Politics and Government in California is an even-handed, comprehensive account of the organization and function of California state and local governments.

Focusing on how state and local governments can most effectively address the challenges facing California today, the Seventeenth Edition is thoroughly updated to include the most recent data and events.

• Balanced and even-handed presentation offers students coverage of the most important topics in California government and politics.

•  “Web Links” direct students to Web sites containing further information on chapter content or to sites that let students experience aspects of the California system first-hand. The links are annotated, detailing the content and educational highlights of each site.

• “Review Questions” at the end of each chapter check students' understanding of the material and help reinforce chapter concepts.

• Political cartoons draw students into the text and help them stay interested in the material.

• Abundant photographs, charts, and graphs provide students with visual aids to improve comprehension.

• Complete coverage of the recall of Gray Davis and the election of Arnold Schwarzenegger, including details of his time in office.
• Updated coverage of the initiative process, including complete coverage of the 2005 special election and the initiatives introduced by Governor Schwarzenegger.
• Up-to-date coverage of the budget process and crisis in California.
• New coverage of the medical marijuana controversy
• New coverage and data on the rapid rise of housing costs that has blocked many California residents from home ownership.

Chapter 1- The California Phenomenon

Chapter 2- The Development of California Politics and Government

Chapter 3- Politics into the 21^st Century

Chapter 4- Voters, Nominations, and Elections

Chapter 5- Referendum, Initiative, and Recall: Democracy through Petition

Chapter 6- The Legislature

Chapter 7- The Executive and the Administration

Chapter 8- The Judiciary

Chapter 9- Local Government in California

Chapter 10- Financing California Government

Chapter 11- Economic Growth and the Quality of Life

Chapter 12- Major Political and Social Issues

Epilogue

Reforms for the 21^st Century

Index

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