WI Gov't Framework Textbook The Framework of Your Wisconsin Government

This 122-page handbook is Wisconsin's only textbook on state-local government and school districts. It's great for classrooms, civic groups, youth groups, and people new to the state who want to understand how things are supposed to work here.

Thanks to the generosity of donors, it is available for only $3 per copy,  with discounts for quantity purchasers.

It is professionally bound with a flexible but durable cover. It includes photographs, pictures and tables for visual learners, and activities.

The Framework explains how Wisconsin's history led to our current institutions. It includes explanations on the legislative process, administrative rules, public records, open meetings, tribal government, and separation of powers, among many other things.

The Framework meets Wisconsinsin's Model Academic Standards set by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

There is an on-line teacher's guide and key availaible for instructors who purchase 15 or more copies of the book.

The Framework of Your Wisconsin Government Table of Contents

Preface

Acknowledgments

Chapter 1 -- Wisconsin: Its People, Economy, and Government

Covers population patterns, political thought that influenced the state's founding and development, units of government, tribal government, and how government changes.

Chapter 2 -- Getting Involved

Covers the role of political parties, the news media, interest groups, casting your vote, and the public records law.

Chapter 3 -- State Government: The Legislature and Courts

Covers the state constitution, branches of state government, making laws, history, operation of the court system, and the open meetings law.

Chapter 4 -- State Government: The Executive Branch and State Finance

Covers state government organization, governor's office, state agencies, financing government, the state budget process, and state-local government interactions.

Chapter 5 -- Counties

Covers the county's role, unique county offices, different leadership systems, role of county board/executives/administrators, county activities and financing.

Chapter 6 -- Towns

Covers various kinds of towns, service problems, powers, finances, and the town hall meeting.

Chapter 7 -- Cities and Villages

Covers the differences between cities/villages, boundary issues, finances, and property tax systems.

Chapter 8 -- School Districts

Covers state supervision, types of elementary/high schools, financing schools, alternatives to public schools, and the WI Technical College System.

Sources

Index