
California Politics and Government : A Practical Approach
Wadsworth Publishing Co Inc
15th Edition
Published on 1. January 2021
Book
Paperback/Softback
192 pages
978-0-357-13930-1 (ISBN)
Description
Clear, concise and engaging, Gerston/Christensen/Currin-Percival/Percival's CALIFORNIA POLITICS AND GOVERNMENT: A PRACTICAL APPROACH, 15th edition, draws from current headlines to help you understand the complex role of state government and politics and their impact on your everyday life -- now and in the future. Up-to-date coverage includes the 2020 elections, how the COVID-19 pandemic changed the state's fiscal condition from a significant budget surplus to a massive deficit, economic inequality, the flow of people to and from California, judicial appointments, criminal justice reform, water and immigration policy, same-party competition under the 'top two' primary and statewide ballot measures. In addition, 'Get Involved' features offer suggestions for hands-on political experience, while 'Learn More on the Web' features provide resources for more in-depth research on key topics.
More details
Edition
15th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Belmont, CA
United States
Publishing group
Cengage Learning, Inc
Target group
College/higher education
ISBN-13
978-0-357-13930-1 (9780357139301)
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Content
1. California's People, Economy and Politics: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow. 2. California's Political Parties and Direct Democracy. 3. California Elections, Campaigns, and the Media. 4. Interest Groups: The Power Behind the Dome. 5. The Legislature: The Perils of Policymaking. 6. California Law: Politics and the Courts. 7. The Executive Branch: Coping with Fragmented Authority. 8. Taxing and Spending: Budgetary Politics and Policies. 9. California's Local Governments: Politics at the Grassroots. 10. State-Federal Relations: Conflict, Cooperation, and Chaos.