The Government of New York

This fact-filled volume, which reflects the most current scholarship, examines the history of New York State's government structure from its earliest roots to contemporary leaders. • Topics addressed include early native governments and leadership, an explanation of the separation of powers, levels of state and national government, and what it means to be a good citizen. • Includes the biographic information for notable New York State leaders. • The book is richly formatted with full-color photographs as well as primary source documents that help bring the evolution of New York's government into the spotlight.