This latest revision of a classic text presents a comprehensive view of government in Illinois.

David Kenney and Barbara L. Brown begin by describing the role of states in the federal system and the basic nature of Illinois as a governmental entity. Next they offer a thorough description of the policy-making process in government. They discuss the three political regions of IllinoisChicago, Cook County and the collar counties, and downstateand they outline recent trends in Illinois voter turnout, ticket splitting, party organization, the election schedule, voter qualifications, and...