Maryland politics and government : democratic dominance / Herbert C. Smith and John T. Willis.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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The Maryland identity -- A Maryland political history -- Contemporary political patterns -- Maryland public opinion -- Political parties, interest groups, and corruption -- The Maryland Constitution -- The Maryland General Assembly -- The Maryland governor and the executive branch -- The Maryland judiciary -- The politics of taxation and spending -- "Pleasant living" policies and politics -- Maryland in the federal system -- Local governments in Maryland -- Maryland's future -- Further reference for Maryland study.

Tucked between the larger commonwealths of Pennsylvania and Virginia and overshadowed by the political maneuverings of its neighbor, Washington, D.C., Maryland has often been overlooked and neglected in studies of state governmental systems. With the publication of Maryland Politics and Government, the challenging demographic diversity, geographic variety, and dynamic Democratic pragmatism of Maryland finally get their due. Two longtime political analysts, Herbert C. Smith and John T. Willis, conduct a sustained inquiry into topics including the Maryland identity, po.

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