State and Local Governments
Dr. Edward Chervenak
, Federal v. State
Spotlight of national attention is usually on political
events in Washington.
The news media emphasize national politics, rather than
state or community politics.
Voters show a greater interest in national elections than in state and local
elections.
“The federal government scarcely interferes in any but foreign affairs ... the
governments of the states in reality direct society in America.”
Alexis DeTocqueville, Democracy in America
Dr. Edward Chervenak
, Federal v. State
Spotlight of national attention is usually on political
events in Washington.
The news media emphasize national politics, rather than
state or community politics.
Voters show a greater interest in national elections than in state and local
elections.
“The federal government scarcely interferes in any but foreign affairs ... the
governments of the states in reality direct society in America.”
Alexis DeTocqueville, Democracy in America
