Get students thinking critically about California politics.

Governing California in the Twenty-First Century encourages students to think critically about how California government and politics impact their lives.

In 1997 the State of California Legislature created the Commission on Local Governance for the 21st Century to review current statutes &, where appropriate, recommend revisions to the laws that govern city, county, and special district boundary changes. Over a period of 16 months, the Commission held 25 days of public hearings, received over 100 recommendations, and had nearly 90,000 visits to the commission's website. Based upon this extensive input and deliberations on the information received, the Commission has issued this report, which concludes with a strategic plan for its implementation by the California Legislature. Illustrated.

Governing California in the Twenty-First Century, Fourth Edition, introduces students to the basics of California politics and government. Incorporating several of the successful features of We the People, the text emphasizes critical thinking and the relevance of government to students' everyday lives. The Fourth Edition has been updated to reflect recent events and newly available data, including an extensive discussion of the 2012 campaigns and elections and the effects of Propositions 20 and 25. It can be used with any American government textbook or on its own.

Get students thinking critically about California government.