"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"--Provided by the publisher.

Title proper from title frame. Includes index. Includes chronologies. Includes glossary. "Rosen Learning Center.". "Rosen Digital.". Lesson plans and assessments included. Navigation tool bar includes audio narration, text highlighting by word or sentence, and automatic or manual page turn.

The history of government in New York State - Native American forms of government - Government in New Netherland - Government in the colony of New York - State government - The executive branch - The legislative branch - The judicial branch - Local government - Your role as a citizen of New York State.