New York's Broken Constitution

New York's Broken Constitution
Title New York's Broken Constitution PDF eBook
Author Peter J. Galie
Publisher SUNY Press
Pages 342
Release 2016-11-15
Genre Political Science
ISBN 1438463332

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Examines the significant gaps between what New York State’s constitution says and how the state is actually governed and offers ideas for reform. On its face, New York State’s constitution is an elaborate and impressive aggregation of processes, powers, mandates, and limits. But many of these are “inoperative,” and New Yorkers who read the document and believe what it says will come away with a massive misunderstanding of the realities of state government. The essays in New York’s Broken Constitution seek to clarify the realities by bringing attention to the gaps between what the constitution says and how the state is actually governed, and they provide a disquieting picture of the state of the state’s constitution. Among the topics addressed are state debt and budgeting practices, legislative redistricting, local government, gambling, conservation, and the process of amending the constitution. Written by knowledgeable professionals, the chapters explain the constitutional provisions in question, including the reasons for their constitutional status; how they have been used and interpreted; and the extent of the gaps between the constitutional provisions and practice. Various proposals for reform are also examined. “This is an impressive volume, teeming with invaluable insights. It presents a compelling message: since many of the dysfunctions in state governance are inextricably tied to the organizational structures and policies detailed—and sometimes followed, sometimes disregarded—in the state constitution, constitutional reform is imperative. Anyone concerned about the operation and current dysfunction of New York State government should read this book.” — Vincent M. Bonventre, Albany Law School “This book will be enormously useful in guiding the public and scholarly debate in the lead-up to the November 2017 vote on the question of whether to hold a state constitutional convention.” — John J. Dinan, author of The American State Constitutional Tradition

Proceedings of the Attorney General's Conference on Court Congestion and Delay in Litigation

Proceedings of the Attorney General's Conference on Court Congestion and Delay in Litigation
Title Proceedings of the Attorney General's Conference on Court Congestion and Delay in Litigation PDF eBook
Author
Publisher
Pages 280
Release 1958
Genre Court congestion and delay
ISBN

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Report of the Temporary Commission on the Courts to the Governor and the Legislature of the State of New York

Report of the Temporary Commission on the Courts to the Governor and the Legislature of the State of New York
Title Report of the Temporary Commission on the Courts to the Governor and the Legislature of the State of New York PDF eBook
Author New York (State). Temporary Commission on the Courts
Publisher
Pages 72
Release 1958
Genre Courts
ISBN

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Report of the New York State Crime Commission to the Governor, the Attorney General and the Legislature of the State of New York

Report of the New York State Crime Commission to the Governor, the Attorney General and the Legislature of the State of New York
Title Report of the New York State Crime Commission to the Governor, the Attorney General and the Legislature of the State of New York PDF eBook
Author New York (State). Crime Commission
Publisher
Pages 246
Release 1953
Genre Crime
ISBN

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New York State Public Health Legal Manual

New York State Public Health Legal Manual
Title New York State Public Health Legal Manual PDF eBook
Author New York (State). Unified Court System
Publisher
Pages 0
Release 2020
Genre Public health laws
ISBN

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The Oxford Handbook of New York State Government and Politics

The Oxford Handbook of New York State Government and Politics
Title The Oxford Handbook of New York State Government and Politics PDF eBook
Author Gerald Benjamin
Publisher Oxford University Press, USA
Pages 1035
Release 2012-09-20
Genre Political Science
ISBN 0195387236

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The Oxford Handbook of New York State Government and Politics brings together top scholars and former and current state officials to explain how and why the state is governed the way that it is. The book's thirty-one chapters assemble new scholarship in key areas of governance in New York, document the state's record in comparison to other U.S. states, and identify directions for future research.

Governing New York City

Governing New York City
Title Governing New York City PDF eBook
Author Wallace Sayre
Publisher Russell Sage Foundation
Pages 836
Release 1960-12-31
Genre Political Science
ISBN 1610446860

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This widely acclaimed study of political power in a metropolitan community portrays the political system in its entirety and in balance—and retains much of the drama, the excitement, and the special style of New York City. It discusses the stakes and rules of the city's politics, and the individuals, groups, and official agencies influencing government action.