Governing New Mexico
Published by : University of New Mexico Press (Albuquerque ) Physical details: x, 325 pages illustrations ; 23 cm ISBN:0826341284; 9780826341280. ISSN:978082634 Year: 2006| Item type | Current location | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode |
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| sw 300 - 399 | 320.9789 Gov (Browse shelf) | Available | 102599 |
"This version is a revision of the third edition (1994) of New Mexico Government [ed.] by Paul L. Hain ..."--Preface.
New Mexico: the setting -- The New Mexico Constitution -- The legislature -- The fragmented executive -- Law and the courts / by Peter Kierst -- Local governments / by Maurilio E. Vigil -- American Indians and tribal governments / by Fred Harris and Laura Harris -- Voting, elections and parties -- Politics and the media / by Bob M. Gassaway and Fred V. Bales -- The fiscal structure -- Governing New Mexico's schools / by David L. Colton and Luciano Baca -- Concluding note.
Compare New Mexico's governmental institutions and practices with those of other states of the union. Following a brief look at New Mexico's history and culture, this book covers the state's constitution, the three branches of government, local governmental structures, American Indian tribal governments, elections, and education.
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