Key to the Keystone State is a practical guidebook on how the government of Pennsylvania operates. It should prove useful to everyone citizen in the Commonwealth.

Extensively revised and updated, this guide is based on the twin premises that a well-informed citizen is a better citizen and that one who knows how and where political decisions are made can influence those decisions and will improve both government and the political process. The three branches of government-the executive, the legislative, and the judicial-are thoroughly covered. For those wanting more details on any aspect of Commonwealth operations, there is a section which lists sources for further information.

This book is for those who want to know and understand the structure and procedures of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and for those working for more effective government. It is a thoroughly objective presentation that has been painstakingly reviewed to insure accuracy. It is intended to serve citizens of the Commonwealth, students in schools, colleges, and universities, members of the private-interest groups, state employees, and state agency, county, and municipal officials as well as legislators.