One of the basic principles of the Constitution--the separation of powers--and its contribution to the preservation and perpetuation of individual liberty is discussed. To renew public appreciation of the Constitution, our fundamental law and the philosophical foundation of our political order, is the most fitting bicentennial celebration U.S.…

Through an exploration of essential documents and writings that led to and derived from the creation of the U.S. Constitution, this book chronicles U.S. history from 1775 to 1791. Major sections include: (1) the origins of the Constitution; (2) America in 1787; (3) the grand federal convention; (4) ratification of the Constitution; (5) the first…

Pursuant to Section 204 of House Resolution 988, 93rd Congress, this annotated inventory of the internal information resources of the U.S. House of Representatives is part of a larger project intended to study the information needs and problems of the House in relation to existing institutions and services. Categories of information covered in…

In a speech given to judges, public officials, law teachers, lawyers, and students at the East China Institute of Politics and Law, Shanghai, the author discusses the U.S. Constitution. The U.S. Constitution made possible energetic government by majority rule, while also securing individual rights in their appropriate sphere. Not only does the…

This report explains, evaluates, and recommends the passage of Senate Bill 991 establishing a Federal Department of Education. The purpose and history of the legislation are presented along with the reasons for establishing a Department of Education and a summary of the legislation and hearings. Areas of discussion included are citizen…

The Chumash Indians were one of the most populous, rich peoples of aboriginal California. Though their origins are mysterious, they were reported to be a flourishing people by Spanish explorers in the sixteenth century. Missionization by Spaniards and secularization in 1833 spelled destruction, so that today only a few isolated and impoverished…

This bibliography contains extensive listings of publications relevant to the broad topic of local government. Citations are organized into separate sections dealing with local government modernization and reform, local government administration and training, structure of local government, county government form and administration, metropolitan…

The author begins with a description of the purpose of the Communist Party Congress and traces its development from an open forum of debate and discussion (prior to 1924) to its more conservative and restrictive position. He contends that with its current emphasis on conservatism, the Communist Party Congress has three communicative roles: (1) it…

Examines the impact of local governmental structural arrangements (plan of council member election and size of the council) on the representation of blacks and hispanics. Two features of the municipal reform movement, at-large elections and small city councils, appear to adversely affect the equity of the minority groups' representation.…

Examines seven types of city election plans within 243 United States central cities to determine if their procedures create inequity in minority group representation. Finds that all plans underrepresent minorities but that more significant factors affecting representation include educational background, income, regional location, and age of city.…

Summarizes five research studies about urban political structure and its relation to city policy and minority representation. See SO 506 435-439 for annotations of the five studies. (AV)

Presents a conceptual approach to the legislative process which includes coverage of the role of the media. Major texts are reviewed in terms of their coverage of the media topic. Suggestions are made for ways in which the role of the media can be more appropriately presented and emphasized in political science courses. (Author)

Between 1938-1980, the local administrative units of American education were transformed from small, informal community arrangements into large professionally run bureaucracies. This paper explores this structural change by analyzing variation among states in the speed and extent of school district consolidation. Consolidation stemmed largely from…

This article traces the progress of U.S. political thought and economic development over the last two centuries. Although the psychological realism of the Founders predicted much, and has served the nation well, modern needs surpass those of a small and distant national government. (PS)

Proposes the adoption of a global constitution, similar to the U.S. Constitution, as a precondition for a peaceful planetary society. Explores the geographic roots of the U.S. Constitution and discusses the diffusion of federalism throughout the world. Advocates the teaching of global government theories in history, government, and geography…