Title: The Initiative and Referendum in California, 1898-1998
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.
Subjects: Referendum, History, California, history, Politics and government