California government and politics today
By: Mona Field.
Edition: 11th ed., election update.
Publisher: Pearson/Longman
Published: 2007
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 148
Subjects: California -- Politics and government -- 1951-
Table of contents: title: California politics in perspective; title: The Californians: land, people, and political culture; title: California's historical development; title: Freedom and equality : California's delicate balance; title: Media influences and interest groups; title: Political parties and other voluntary organizations; title: Campaigns and elections : too many?; title: The California legislature; title: California's plural executive : governor plus seven; title: Paying the bills : California's budget struggles; title: California courts and judges; title: Criminal justice and civil law; title: City governments : providing the basics; title: Beyond cities : counties, special districts, education districts and regional agencies; title: Challenges for California's future; title: Appendix A: Directory of political organizations that anyone can join; title: Appendix B: California state offices; title: Appendix C: Useful web sites; title: Appendix D: How to get in touch with your elected officials; title: Glossary; title: Bibliography; title: Index.