Democracy in California : politics and government in the Golden State /
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Lanham :
Rowman & Littlefield,
[2020]
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| 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