California Politics and Government

California Politics and Government: A Practical Approach, 13th Edition, is a textbook designed to help students understand how state government and politics operate. The volume presents the fundamental principles of California governance alongside the issues that shape political decision-making.

Coverage addresses major challenges confronting the state, including economic, social, educational, and immigration issues and their effects on California politics.

The textbook employs a practical, nuts-and-bolts perspective that pairs clear explanations with real-world examples, illustrating how public policies and legislative decisions affect students' everyday lives.