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PublisherCQ Press
ISBN-101544388675
ISBN-139781544388670
eBay Product ID (ePID)2321430772
Product Key Features
Number of Pages256 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameCalifornia Politics : a Primer
Publication Year2021
SubjectAmerican Government / General, American Government / State
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaPolitical Science
AuthorRenée B. Van Vechten
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Weight16 Oz
Item Length9 in
Item Width7 in
Additional Product Features
Edition Number6
Intended AudienceCollege Audience
LCCN2020-042726
Dewey Edition23
ReviewsI feel the text covers the basics of state government in California and provides a solid foundation from which to expand an examinationof the system of government in the golden state...One of the better texts covering the California government., This text does an excellent job providing a broad based understanding of the California governance. It is easy to read and the publisherprovides resources to assist in teaching.
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal320.4794
Table Of ContentAbout the AuthorPrefaceChapter 1: IntroductionPrinciples for Understanding California PoliticsChapter 2: Critical JuncturesEarly CaliforniaThe Rise of the Southern Pacific RailroadProgressivismThe Power of Organized InterestsGrowth and Industrialization in the Golden StateUnleashing the InitiativeHyperdiversity in a Modern StateRecalling and Replacing a GovernorThe Return of Jerry BrownGovernor Newsom and the Season of UnrestConclusion: Political Earthquakes and Evolving InstitutionsChapter 3: Direct DemocracyThe Statewide Initiative ProcessReferendumRecallDirect Democracy at the Local LevelConclusion: The Perils and Promises of Hybrid DemocracyChapter 4: The State LegislatureDesign, Purpose, and Function of the LegislatureCalifornia Representatives at WorkLeadersConclusion: Of the People, for the PeopleChapter 5: The Executive BranchCalifornia's Plural ExecutiveCalifornia's GovernorThe Constitutional Executive OfficersAdministrators and RegulatorsConclusion: Leading State GovernmentChapter 6: The Court SystemThe Three-Tiered Court SystemOn and Off the CourtCourt AdministrationJuriesCriminal Justice and Its CostsConclusion: Access to JusticeChapter 7: Other GovernmentsCounty GovernmentsMunicipal GovernmentsSpecial DistrictsSchool DistrictsRegional GovernmentsFederalismTribal GovernmentsConclusion: The State's Interlocking SystemsChapter 8: The California Budget ProcessCalifornia Budgeting 101Mechanics of Budgeting: RevenueMechanics of Budgeting: Expenditures, Deficits, and DebtPolitical Constraints on BudgetingTax Burden: Highest in the Nation?Conclusion: Budgeting Under Variable ConditionsChapter 9: Political Parties, Elections, and CampaignsDemocratic Stronghold, but Weakly PartisanParty in the California ElectorateParty in GovernmentParty OrganizationsElections: Continuity and ChangeCalifornia CampaignsConclusion: A Complex ElectorateChapter 10: Political EngagementCitizens and PoliticsPredictors of Political Participation and DisengagementThe Five CaliforniasNews and Media HabitsTypes of Political ActionMajor Voting TrendsSpecial Interest Groups: Indirectly Connecting Citizens to GovernmentConclusion: An Evolving Political CommunityChapter 11: Concluding ThoughtsNotesIndex
SynopsisHelp students to understand how California's political system works with this concise text, thoroughly revised for the Sixth Edition. Book jacket., Help students to understand how Californias political system works with this concise text, thoroughly revised for the Sixth Edition. Author Renée Van Vechten presses students to think about how history, political culture, rules, and institutions conspire to shape politics today, and how they will determine the state of affairs tomorrow. From the structure of the states government to its local representatives, policies, and voter participation, California Politics: A Primerprovides the concepts and details students need. Instructors! The Instructor Resource Site gives you access to all of the resources included with this text., Help students to understand how Californias political system works with this concise text, thoroughly revised for the Sixth Edition., Understand how Californias political system works with this concise text, thoroughly revised for the Sixth Edition. Author Renée Van Vechten presses you to think about how history, political culture, rules, and institutions conspire to shape politics today, and how they will determine the state of affairs tomorrow. From the structure of the states government to its local representatives, policies, and voter participation, California Politics: A Primer provides the concepts and details you need.
LC Classification NumberJK8716.V36 2022
