Brian P. Janiskee, Ken Masugi, Christina G. Villegas

Democracy in California (eBook, PDF)

Politics and Government in the Golden State

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

A readable and thought-provoking textbook, which clearly explains the politics and character of California's governmental institutions and the dynamics affecting the lives of Californians. In addition to thorough coverage of California's constitution and development, this book also examines each branch of government as well as local systems. Exploring the nature of public opinion, parties, and campaigns, the author seek to show the effects that the state's diverse population has on all levels of politics and government.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Bloomsbury eBooks US
• Seitenzahl: 154
• Erscheinungstermin: 19. Juni 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9798881852795
• Artikelnr.: 74399068

Autorenporträt

Brian P. Janiskee is professor and chair of the Department of Political Science at California State University, San Bernardino, where he is also a faculty member in the national security studies program. He has published several articles and books on such topics as special districts, crime policy, presidential elections, American colonial local government, and national security.

Inhaltsangabe

Preface to the Fourth Edition Introduction 1 Diversity 2 A Progressive
Constitution 3 Public Opinion and the Media 4 Parties and Interest Groups 5
Campaigns and Elections 6 The Legislature 7 The Executive 8 The Courts 9
The Budget and Government Finance 10 Local Government Epilogue Glossary