Resurgent Governors in the Federal System.

O'Rourke, Timothy G.; Vallier, Rickey

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ERIC Number: EJ383024

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Publication Date: 1988

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Resurgent Governors in the Federal System.

O'Rourke, Timothy G.; Vallier, Rickey

Political Science Teacher, v1 n4 p5-7 Fall 1988

States that the modern governor is a "new breed" of policy activist and skilled manager, leading revitalized state governments. Describes the forces that have transformed the governor's office and state legislatures. Concludes that state governors are more influential because state governments are better equipped for the task of governance. Selected bibliography included. (SLM)

Descriptors: Government (Administrative Body), Government Role, Higher Education, Legislators, Political Science, Secondary Education, Social Studies, State Government, State Officials, United States Government (Course)

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher

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Language: English

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