Your California Governments in Action, Second Edition

Your California Governments in Action, Second Edition
Author: Winston W. Crouch
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Total Pages: 306
Release: 2023-04-28
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 0520328302

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1960.

Democracy by Initiative

Democracy by Initiative
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Total Pages: 0
Release: 2008
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Shaping California's fourth branch of government; a report of the California Commission on Campaign Financing.

Democracy in California

Democracy in California
Author: Brian P. Janiskee
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 155
Release: 2019-06-19
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1538124610

A readable and thought-provoking textbook, which clearly explains the politics and character of California’s governmental institutions and the dynamics affecting the lives of Californians. In addition to thorough coverage of California’s constitution and development, this book also examines each branch of government as well as local systems. Exploring the nature of public opinion, parties, and campaigns, the author seek to show the effects that the state’s diverse population has on all levels of politics and government.

California Politics and Government: A Practical Approach

California Politics and Government: A Practical Approach
Author: Larry N. Gerston
Publisher: Cengage Learning
Total Pages: 192
Release: 2016-12-19
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9781305953499

Clear, concise and straightforward, CALIFORNIA POLITICS AND GOVERNMENT: A PRACTICAL APPROACH, 14th Edition, is the most up-to-date and readable text on this subject. Students gain an understanding of how government and politics work, as well as how they affect their world. The book provides insight into real-life politics as it illustrates the complex forces at work in state government, and current examples enable students to comprehend the ins and outs of California politics. Coverage includes the 2016 elections as well as updates on judicial appointments, the impact of revised term limits for legislators, the state of California's budget, crime and prisons, water and immigration policy, and more. The impact of politics on public policy is integrated throughout the text, helping students see the impact of government and legislation. This text is ideally suited as a companion for an American government class, as well as a foundation for a course on state government. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.

California Politics

California Politics
Author: Renee B. Van Vechten
Publisher: CQ Press
Total Pages: 339
Release: 2023-04-03
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1071875469

Understand how California′s political system works with this concise text, thoroughly revised for the Seventh Edition. Renée Van Vechten presses the reader 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 state′s government to its local representatives, policies, and voter participation, California Politics: A Primer delivers the concepts and details students need. Included with this title: LMS Cartridge: Import this title’s instructor resources into your school’s learning management system (LMS) and save time. Don′t use an LMS? You can still access all of the same online resources for this title via the password-protected Instructor Resource Site. Learn more.