Governing California in the Twenty-First Century introduces students to the major institutions and processes of California state politics, and teaches them to think critically about how they affect their lives. Using contemporary examples and updated data on hot topics—such as the results of the 2020 elections, the environment, and immigration—Governing California shows students the relevance of state government. New co-author Melissa Michelson (Menlo College) expands on the coverage of race and ethnicity and how they intersect with California politics in this thoroughly updated Eighth Edition.