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Representation of African Americans in Southern State Legislatures
出版State University of New York Press, 2012-02-01
主題Social Science / Minority StudiesPolitical Science / American Government / StatePolitical Science / Political Process / Political Parties
ISBN07914828989780791482896
URLhttp://books.google.com.hk/books?id=41xOG2cur6MC&hl=&source=gbs_api
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註釋Winner of the 2006 V.O. Key Award presented by the Southern Political Science Association

This authoritative study of contemporary state legislatures in the South provides a fascinating account of how African Americans have achieved noticeable political power since the Voting Rights Act was passed in 1965. A history of racial discrimination and one-party Democratic dominance is being supplanted by African American empowerment in a competitive two-party system. Contributors examine the evolution of the Black Caucus, the growing number of African American lawmakers, and the rise of black legislators to important leadership positions in the legislatures of each of the southern states. Roll call data on key votes from several legislative sessions in Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, and Texas are analyzed.