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Product Identifiers
Publisher
CQ Press
ISBN-10
1506380352
ISBN-13
9781506380353
eBay Product ID (ePID)
240563737
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
224 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
California Politics : a Primer
Subject
American Government / State
Publication Year
2018
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Political Science
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Weight
14 Oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
7 in
Additional Product Features
Edition Number
5
Intended Audience
College Audience
LCCN
2017-042444
Dewey Edition
23
Reviews
California Politics provides students with the nuts and bolts necessary to understand what goes on in Sacramento, while also giving them the tools they need to delve deeper into the process if they desire., Van Vechten renders the material approachable. Her writing style has a narrative flow, but the language is not simplistic. The clear visuals assist students in honing their abilities to comprehend non-narrative information., A thorough yet concise overview of California institutions, politics, and initiative process, grounded in an overview of California's political culture.
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
320.4794
Table Of Content
About the AuthorPrefaceChapter 1: IntroductionPrinciples for Understanding California PoliticsChapter 2: Critical JuncturesEarly CaliforniaThe Rise of the Southern Pacific RailroadProgressivismThe Power of Organized InterestsGrowth and Industrialization in the Golden StateThe Initiative Process Takes HoldHyperdiversity in a Modern StateRecalling a GovernorPushing Ahead with More ReformsThe Return of Jerry BrownConclusion: Political Earthquakes and Evolving InstitutionsChapter 3: Direct DemocracyThe Statewide Initiative ProcessPreparation Stage: Drafting, Public Review, and TitlingQualification Stage: Circulating Petitions, Gathering Signatures, and Signature VerificationCampaign Stage: Persuading Potential VotersPostelection Stage: Court Challenges and ImplementationThe Power of the Initiative ProcessReferendumRecallDirect Democracy at the Local LevelConclusion: The Perils and Promises of Hybrid DemocracyChapter 4: The State LegislatureDesign, Purpose, and Function of the LegislatureCalifornia Representatives at WorkLawmaking and PolicymakingAnnual BudgetingConstituency Service and OutreachExecutive Branch OversightLeadersConclusion: Of the People, for the PeopleChapter 5: The Executive BranchCalifornia's Plural ExecutiveCalifornia's GovernorThe Constitutional Executive OfficersAdministrators and RegulatorsConclusion: Leading State GovernmentChapter 6: The Court SystemThe Three-Tiered Court SystemOn and Off the CourtCourt AdministrationCriminal Justice and Its CostsConclusion: Access to JusticeChapter 7: Other GovernmentsCounty GovernmentMunicipal GovernmentsSpecial DistrictsSchool DistrictsRegional GovernmentsFederalismTribal GovernmentsConclusion: The State's Interlocking SystemsChapter 8: The California Budget ProcessCalifornia Budgeting 101Mechanics of Budgeting: RevenueMechanics of Budgeting: Expenditures, Deficits, and DebtPolitical Constraints on BudgetingTax Burden: Highest in the Nation?Conclusion: Budgeting under Variable ConditionsChapter 9: Political Parties, Elections, and CampaignsDemocratic Stronghold, but Weakly PartisanParty in the California ElectorateParty in GovernmentParty OrganizationsParty in Informal NetworksElections: Continuity and ChangeCalifornia CampaignsConclusion: A Complex ElectorateChapter 10: Political EngagementCitizens and PoliticsPredictors of Political Participation and DisengagementThe Five CaliforniasNews and Media HabitsTypes of Political ParticipationMajor Voting TrendsSpecial Interest Groups: Indirectly Connecting Citizens to GovernmentConclusion: An Evolving Political CommunityChapter 11: Concluding ThoughtsNotesIndex
Synopsis
The thoroughly revisedFifth Edition ofCalifornia Politics: A Primerconcisely explains how California's history, political culture, rules, and institutions come together to shape politics today and how they will determine the state of affairs tomorrow. Author Renee B. Van Vechten begins with a brief political history of California, then walks through direct democracy, the legislature, executive branch, and court system. She covers local government and concludes with a discussion of the state's budget process, campaigns and elections, political engagement, and policy issues. From the structure of the states government to its local representatives, policies, and voter participation, California Politics: A Primer delivers the concepts and details students need. New to the Fifth Edition An emphasis on California's place in the federal systemprovides you with context around the state leaderships resistance to Trump administration policies on things like California's sanctuary state status, immigration, the environment, and more. Increased coverage of policy topics throughout the bookhelps you see how recent policy has impacted issues such as greenhouse gas emissions regulations, attempted "fixes" for water- and drought-related issues, new transportation projects, and prison reform. Extended discussions of elections-related innovationsintroduce you to recent elections-related topics such as the Top-Two Primary, efforts to increase voter registration, all vote-by-mail elections, and redistricting. New coverage of the "Five Californias"gives you a better understanding of California's political geography and how distinct segments of the population are primed for political engagement or disaffection. New lists of key terms with clear definitions at the end of each chapterenable you to review the content more effectively. New and updated maps and graphicsdepict important topics such as California's newly proposed high-speed rail project., "A thorough yet concise overview of California institutions, politics, and initiative process, grounded in an overview of California's political culture." --Ronnee Schreiber, San Diego State University The thoroughly revisedFifth Edition ofCalifornia Politics: A Primerconcisely explains how California's history, political culture, rules, and institutions come together to shape politics today and how they will determine the state of affairs tomorrow. Author Renee B. Van Vechten begins with a brief political history of California, then walks through direct democracy, the legislature, executive branch, and court system. She covers local government and concludes with a discussion of the state's budget process, campaigns and elections, political engagement, and policy issues. From the structure of the states government to its local representatives, policies, and voter participation, California Politics: A Primer delivers the concepts and details students need. New to the Fifth Edition An emphasis on California's place in the federal systemprovides students with context around the state leaderships resistance to Trump administration policies on things like California's sanctuary state status, immigration, the environment, and more. Increased coverage of policy topics throughout the bookhelps students see how recent policy has impacted issues such as greenhouse gas emissions regulations, attempted "fixes" for water- and drought-related issues, new transportation projects, and prison reform. Extended discussions of elections-related innovationsintroduce students to recent elections-related topics such as the Top-Two Primary, efforts to increase voter registration, all vote-by-mail elections, and redistricting. New coverage of the "Five Californias"gives students a better understanding of California's political geography and how distinct segments of the population are primed for political engagement or disaffection. New lists of key terms with clear definitions at the end of each chapterenable students to review the content more effectively. New and updated maps and graphicsdepict important topics such as California's newly proposed high-speed rail project. Instructors, sign in at study.sagepub.com/california5eto access test banks built on Bloom's Taxonomy; editable, chapter-specific PowerPoint® slides; a set of all the graphics from the text; and more!, The thoroughly revised Fifth Edition of California Politics: A Primer concisely explains how California's history, political culture, rules, and institutions come together to shape politics today and how they will determine the state of affairs tomorrow. Author Renee B. Van Vechten begins with a brief political history of California, then walks through direct democracy, the legislature, executive branch, and court system. She covers local government and concludes with a discussion of the state's budget process, campaigns and elections, political engagement, and policy issues. From the structure of the states government to its local representatives, policies, and voter participation, California Politics: A Primer delivers the concepts and details students need. New to the Fifth Edition An emphasis on California's place in the federal system provides you with context around the state leaderships resistance to Trump administration policies on things like California's sanctuary state status, immigration, the environment, and more. Increased coverage of policy topics throughout the book helps you see how recent policy has impacted issues such as greenhouse gas emissions regulations, attempted "fixes" for water- and drought-related issues, new transportation projects, and prison reform. Extended discussions of elections-related innovations introduce you to recent elections-related topics such as the Top-Two Primary, efforts to increase voter registration, all vote-by-mail elections, and redistricting. New coverage of the "Five Californias" gives you a better understanding of California's political geography and how distinct segments of the population are primed for political engagement or disaffection. New lists of key terms with clear definitions at the end of each chapter enable you to review the content more effectively. New and updated maps and graphics depict important topics such as California's newly proposed high-speed rail project., The thoroughly revised Fifth Edition of California Politics: A Primer concisely explains how California's history, political culture, rules, and institutions come together to shape politics today and how they will determine the state of affairs tomorrow. Author Renée B. Van Vechten begins with a brief political history of California, then walks through direct democracy and the legislature, the executive branch, and the court system. She covers local government and concludes with a discussion of the state's budget process, campaigns and elections, political engagement, and policy issues. From the structure of the state's government to its local representatives, policies, and voter participation, California Politics: A Primer delivers the concepts and details students need. Instructors, sign in at study.sagepub.com/california5e to access test banks; editable, chapter-specific PowerPoint® slides; and a set of all the graphics from the text! Book jacket.
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JK8716.V36 2018
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