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. This volume 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.