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Politics and Government in California

by: Hyink, Bernard L.; Provost, David H.

Politics and Government in California

by: Hyink, Bernard L.; Provost, David H.

ISBN 13:
9780321159823
ISBN 10:
0321159829
Edition: 16th
Format: Paperback
Copyright: 01/01/2004
Publisher: Longman
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Summary

Politics and Government in California is a 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 Sixteenth Edition is thoroughly updated to include the most recent data and events.

The California Phenomenon
Geography
Demography
Sociology and Culture
Economy
Ecology
Political Power
The Development of California Politics and Government
The Forced Birth of the Great State of California
A Constitutional Statehood
Economic and Class Conflicts—The Constitution of 1879
Constitutional Revision
The Progressive Versus the Railroad Magnates
Living High Before the Crash
World War II: The National Government Revives the California Boom
1842-1866: Era of the Moderate Progressives
Reagan: Anomaly or Portent of a Conservative Trend?
The 1978 Gubernatorial Election
Jerry Brown's Record
The Politics of the 1980s into the 1990s
Elections in 1980s
Elections of the 1990s
Political Parties
Interesting Groups
Lobbying
Voters, Nominations, and Elections
Who May Vote
Voter Participation
Who May Run for Office?
Primary Elections
The November General Election
California's Ballot Form
The Administration of Elections
Campaigns
Referendum, Initiative, and Recall: Democracy Through Petition
Referendum by Petition
Direct Initiative
Initiative and Referendum in Counties and Cities
Evaluation of the Initiative and Referendum
Recall
The Legislature
The Composition and Structure
Reappointment—Controversies and Plans
Qualifications, Terms, and Compensation
Members of the Legislature
Sessions
Legislative Reorganization
Legislative Action
Evaluating the California legislature
The Executive Administration
The Governor
The Lieutenant Governor
The Attorney General
The Secretary of State
The Controller
The Treasurer
The Board of Equalization
The Superintendent of Public Instruction
The Insurance Commissioner
The Administrative Branch
The Judiciary
Organization, Jurisdiction, and Personnel
The Case of Rose Bird
The Lucas and George Courts
The Administration of Justice
Improving the Administration of Justice
Getting Tough on Crime
Local Government in California
Relation of the Local Units to the State Government
The County
The City
The City and County of San Francisco
The Case of Los Angeles
Special Districts
Regional Government
Citizen Participation
Financing California Government
State Revenue: Where the Money Comes From
State Expenditures: Where the Money Goes
The Budget Process
The Gann Spending Limitation
Financing Local Government
The Tax Revolt: Proposition
Economic Growth and Quality of Life
Water Pollution Issues
Air Pollution
Transportation
Earthquakes

The Situation of Racial Minorities
Gay Rights
Education
Immigration
The Homeless
Dealing with Crime and the Criminal
Epilogue
Entering the Twenty-First Century
Index
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