Democracy in California - Politics and Government in the Golden State

Designed to introduce students to California politics, the updated sixth edition explains the Golden State's governmental institutions and how their dynamics affects the lives of Californians. The authors examine California history, political traditions, and political character and explain each branch of government as well as local systems.

List of contents

Preface to the Sixth Edition
Introduction
1 Diversity
2 A Progressive Constitution
3 Public Opinion and the Media
4 Parties and Interest Groups
5 Campaigns and Elections
6 The Legislature
7 The Executive
8 The Courts
9 The Budget and Government Finance
10 Local Government
Epilogue
Glossary
Bibliography
Index
About the Authors

About the author

By Brian P. Janiskee; Ken Masugi and Christina G. Villegas

Summary

Designed to introduce students to California politics, the updated sixth edition explains the Golden State’s governmental institutions and how their dynamics affects the lives of Californians. The authors examine California history, political traditions, and political character and explain each branch of government as well as local systems.

Product details

• Authors: Brian P. Janiskee, Brian P. Janiskee Janiskee, Brian P. Masugi Janiskee, Ken Masugi, Masugi Ken, Christina G. Villegas
• Publisher: Rowman and Littlefield
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.09.2023
• EAN: 9781538184295
• ISBN: 978-1-5381-8429-5
• No. of pages: 170
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education; USA, POLITICAL SCIENCE / American Government / State, United States of America, USA, Regional government, Regional, state & other local government