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The New York State Constitution : a briefing book
Title:
The New York State Constitution : a briefing book
Author:
Benjamin, Gerald.
Publication Information:
Albany, N.Y. (270 Broadway, Room 2807, New York 10007) : The Commission, [1994]

©1994
Physical Description:
x, 241 pages ; 28 cm
General Note:
"Sponsored by the Nelson A. Rockefeller Institute of Government."
Language:
English
Contents:
1. State constitutions in the federal system / Richard Briffault -- 2. New York's state constitution in comparative context / Robert F. Williams -- 3. Principal provisions of state constitutions : a brief overview / Richard Briffault -- 4. Amending and revising the New York State Constitution / Burton C. Agata -- 5. Amending the New York State Constitution through the legislature / Gerald Benjamin and Melissa Cusa -- 6. The role of the Constitutional Commission in state constitutional change / Robert F. Williams -- 7. Individual liberties / Burton C. Agata -- 8. Structures of New York State government / Gerald Benjamin -- 9. Intergovernmental relations / Richard Briffault -- 10. Elections and the political process / Jeffrey M. Stonecash -- 11. State government finance / Robert P. Kerker -- 12. Education / Robert D. Stone -- 13. Criminal justice / Burton C. Agata -- 14. The private economy / Joseph F. Zimmerman -- 15. The environment / William R. Ginsberg -- 16. Social policy / Gerald Benjamin with Melissa Cusa.
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ISBN:
9780914341345
Format :
Book