Democracy in California : politics and government in the Golden State /

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Janiskee, Brian P., 1967- (Author), Masugi, Ken (Author), Villegas, Christina G. (Author)
Corporate Author: ProQuest (Firm)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Lanham : Rowman & Littlefield, [2020]
Edition:Fifth Edition.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
  • Cover; DEMOCRACY IN CALIFORNIA; Copyright page; Dedication; Brief Contents; Contents; Preface; About the Authors; Introduction; Chapter 1; Diversity; Conclusion; Chapter 2; A Progressive Constitution; Conclusion; Chapter 3; Public Opinion and the Media; Public Opinion; Media; Conclusion; Chapter 4; Parties and Interest Groups; California Political Parties; Interest Groups; Conclusion; Chapter 5; Campaigns and Elections; All Elections Are State Elections; Types of Elections; Direct Democracy; Vital Election Statistics; Conclusion; Chapter 6; The Legislature; Legislation as Practical Wisdom
  • The Bicameral SystemDistricting; Terms; Partisan Division and Organization; Legislative Process; Conclusion; Chapter 7; The Executive; California's Governor; Other Elected Executives; Bureaucracy; Conclusion; Chapter 8; The Courts; Types of Courts; Functions of the Courts; Conclusion; Chapter 9; The Budget and Government Finance; Budget Process; Revenues and Expenditures; Ballot Initiatives; Bonds; Conclusion; Chapter 10; Local Government; Cities; Counties; Special Districts and School Districts; Proposition 13; Conclusion; Introduction; Chapter 1; Chapter 2; Chapter 3; Chapter 4; Chapter 5
  • Chapter 6Chapter 7; Chapter 8; Chapter 9; Chapter 10; Epilogue; Bibliography; Index