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Ohio Government and Politics provides a thorough, highly readable overview of the history, processes, and institutions of the state's government and politics. In a country increasingly divided into blue and red states, Ohio is "purple" - one of the few states that is not dominated by a single political party. Covering the crucial strategies of both the republicans and democrats as they vie for power in Ohio, this new title demonstrates the "nationalizing" of Ohio politics. However, contemporary issues specific to Ohio politics are not neglected; coverage of important issues such charter reform in Cuyahoga County and the controversies over the regulation of "fracking" is included.

Contents -- Tables, Maps, and Figures -- Preface to the Second Edition -- Acknowledgments -- 1. The Past in the Present -- 2. Some Socioeconomic, Cultural, and Political Explanations -- 3. Traditional Politics and Its Transformation -- 4. Contemporary Political Patterns -- 5. Dealigned Voters and Disadvantaged Political Parties in Contemporary Arkansas -- 6. The Influence of Interest Groups -- 7. The Constitution: Provisions and Politics -- 8. The Power and Politics of the Executive Branch -- 9. The Power and Politics of the Legislative Branch -- 10. The Power and Politics of the Judicial Branch -- 11. Arkansas in the Federal System: Cooperation and Conflict -- 12. Politics at the Grassroots: How Democratic? -- 13. The Politics of State Services -- 14. Continuity and Change in Arkansas Politics -- 15. For the Future: Suggested Sources -- Notes -- Index