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California Politics
A Primer
Sixth Edition
- Renee B. Van Vechten - University of Redlands
February 2021 | 256 pages | CQ Press
Help students to understand how California's political system works with this concise text, thoroughly revised for the Sixth Edition. Author Renée Van Vechten presses students to think about how history, political culture, rules, and institutions conspire to shape politics today, and how they will determine the state of affairs tomorrow. From the structure of the state's government to its local representatives, policies, and voter participation, California Politics: A Primer provides the concepts and details students need.
Instructors! The Instructor Resource Site gives you access to all of the resources included with this text. Learn more.
Instructors! The Instructor Resource Site gives you access to all of the resources included with this text. Learn more.
About the Author
Preface
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Critical Junctures
Chapter 3: Direct Democracy
Chapter 4: The State Legislature
Chapter 5: The Executive Branch
Chapter 6: The Court System
Chapter 7: Other Governments
Chapter 8: The California Budget Process
Chapter 9: Political Parties, Elections, and Campaigns
Chapter 10: Political Engagement
Chapter 11: Concluding Thoughts
Notes
Index
Supplements
Instructor Resources
Online resources included with this text
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Online resources included with this text
The online resources for your text are available via the password-protected Instructor Resource Site, which offers access to all text-specific resources, including a test bank and editable, chapter-specific PowerPoint® slides.
For additional information, custom options, or to request a personalized walkthrough of these resources, please contact your sales representative.
"This text does an excellent job providing a broad based understanding of the California governance. It is easy to read and the publisher
provides resources to assist in teaching."
MSJC
"I feel the text covers the basics of state government in California and provides a solid foundation from which to expand an examination
of the system of government in the golden state...One of the better texts covering the California government."
Victor Valley College
