Maureen Moakley is a professor of political science at the University of Rhode Island. Her books include Party Realignment and State Politics. Elmer Cornwell is a professor of political science at Brown University and the author of Presidential Leadership of Public Opinion and other works.

• Contents: List of Illustrations Series Preface Authors' Preface 1. Rhode Island in Transition 2. Political Culture in the Ocean State 3. Rhode Island and the Federal System 4. The Constitution 5. The General Assembly 6. The Executive and the Administration 7. The Courts 8. Political Parties 9. Interest and Group Representation 10. Budget Politics and Policy 11. The Politics of Education 12. Local Government Epilogue General Resources Notes Index

Maureen Moakley is a professor of political science at the University of Rhode Island. Her books include Party Realignment and State Politics. Elmer Cornwell is a professor of political science at Brown University and the author of Presidential Leadership of Public Opinion and other works.

• Contents: List of Illustrations Series Preface Authors' Preface 1. Rhode Island in Transition 2. Political Culture in the Ocean State 3. Rhode Island and the Federal System 4. The Constitution 5. The General Assembly 6. The Executive and the Administration 7. The Courts 8. Political Parties 9. Interest and Group Representation 10. Budget Politics and Policy 11. The Politics of Education 12. Local Government Epilogue General Resources Notes Index

Maureen Moakley is a professor of political science at the University of Rhode Island. Her books include Party Realignment and State Politics. Elmer Cornwell is a professor of political science at Brown University and the author of Presidential Leadership of Public Opinion and other works.

• Contents: List of Illustrations Series Preface Authors' Preface 1. Rhode Island in Transition 2. Political Culture in the Ocean State 3. Rhode Island and the Federal System 4. The Constitution 5. The General Assembly 6. The Executive and the Administration 7. The Courts 8. Political Parties 9. Interest and Group Representation 10. Budget Politics and Policy 11. The Politics of Education 12. Local Government Epilogue General Resources Notes Index