This brief, one-color supplement covers all of the essential topics of California government and politics in a condensed format. Each chapter concludes with a series of student resources, which include short answer questions to stimulate critical thinking, multiple choice questions to assess chapter comprehension, and web sites for research or exploration. Table of Contents: Chapter 1: Introduction to California Politics Chapter 2: The California Constitution Chapter 3: Local Government Chapter 4: Political Participation in California Chapter 5: Interest Groups and Political Parties in California Chapter 6: The Legislative Branch Chapter 7: The Executive Branch Chapter 8: The Courts and the Judicial System Chapter 9: Public Policy in California