ABSTRACT

Politics and Government in California is an even-handed, comprehensive account of the organization and function of California state and local governments.Focusing on how state and local governments can most effectively address the challenges facing California today, the Seventeenth Edition is thoroughly updated to include the most recent data and events.

chapter 1|20 pages

The California Phenomenon

chapter 3|29 pages

Politics Into the Twenty-First Century

chapter 4|26 pages

Voters, Nominations, and Elections

chapter 6|19 pages

The Legislature

chapter 7|19 pages

The Executive and the Administration

chapter 8|19 pages

The Judiciary

chapter 9|20 pages

Local Government in California

chapter 10|18 pages

Financing California Government

chapter 11|25 pages

Economic Growth and the Quality of Life

chapter 12|28 pages

Major Political and Social Issues