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.

Sommario

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

Info autore

Brian P. Janiskee, Ken Masugi, Christina G. Villegas

Riassunto

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.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Brian P. Janiskee, Brian P. Janiskee Janiskee, Brian P. Masugi Janiskee, Ken Masugi, Masugi Ken, Christina G. Villegas
• Editore: Rowman and Littlefield
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 01.09.2023
• EAN: 9781538184301
• ISBN: 978-1-5381-8430-1
• Pagine: 170
• Categorie: Scienze sociali, diritto, economia > Scienze politiche > Scienze politiche e cittadinanza attiva; USA, POLITICAL SCIENCE / American Government / State, United States of America, USA, Regional, state and other local government, Regional government, Regional, state & other local government