The Initiative and Referendum in California, 1898-1998
Edition: 1 edition
Publisher: Stanford University Press
Published: June 19, 2000
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 368
ISBN-13: 9780804738118
Subjects: American history: from c 1900 -; Elections & referenda; Local government; 20th century; Political Science; California - State Government; U.S. Elections And Voting; Politics / Current Events; Politics/International Relations; California; Government - Legislative Branch; Government - State & Provincial; Political Science / State & Local Government; History; Referendum
Description: "This book provides a history of direct legislation - the initiative and referendum - in California from its origins in the late nineteenth century to the present day." "The author studies this political device in terms of voter interest and behavior, its role in public issues, and how it has affected the state's politics and government."--BOOK JACKET.