State Constitutions for the Twenty-first Century

The Politics of State Constitutional Reform

AvRobert F. Williams,G. Alan Tarr

Häftad, Engelska, 2006

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Beskrivning

The first systematic analysis of the obstacles to state constitutional reform.Through illuminating case studies of reform efforts in Alabama, California, Colorado, Florida, New York, and Virginia, this book-the first of three volumes-provides the first systematic analysis of the political obstacles to state constitutional reform. For those seeking constitutional reform, this useful resource can spell the difference between success and failure, and for those interested in state politics or constitutional politics, it offers rare insight into a distinctive aspect of American constitutionalism. Written by eminent scholars who were, in many cases, also active participants in the reform campaign, the essays provide practical experience, expert analysis, and lessons for future constitutional reformers.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2006-06-01
Mått:152 x 229 x 13 mm
Vikt:299 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Serie:SUNY series in American Constitutionalism
Antal sidor:224
Förlag:State University of New York Press
ISBN:9780791466148

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At Rutgers University at Camden, G. Alan Tarr is Director of the Center for State Constitutional Studies and Robert F. Williams is Associate Director. Tarr is also Distinguished Professor of Political Science and author of Understanding State Constitutions. Williams is also Distinguished Professor of Law and author of State Constitutional Law: Cases and Materials, Third Edition.

Innehållsförteckning

IntroductionG. Alan TarrPART I: Constitutional Commissions and Constitutional Reform 1. Constitutional Revision in Florida: Planning, Politics, Policy, and PublicityRebecca Mae Salokar2. Constitutional Revision in California: The Triumph of Amendment over RevisionBruce E. Cain3. Adopting a New Constitution: Lessons from VirginiaA. E. Dick HowardPART II: Putting Constitutional Reform on the Agenda 4. Constitutional Reform in Alabama: Long Time in ComingH. Bailey Thomson5. The Mandatory Constitutional Convention Question Referendum: The New York Experience in National ContextGerald Benjamin6. Direct Democracy and Constitutional Reform: Campaign Finance Initiatives in ColoradoAnne G. CampbellAppendix: Mechanisms for State Constitutional ChangeContributorsIndex

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