"Understand how California's political system works with this concise text, thoroughly revised for the Sixth Edition. Renee Van Vechten presses the reader to think about how history, political culture, rules, and institutions conspire to shape politics today, and how they will determine the state of affairs tomorrow. From the structure of the state's government to its local representatives, policies, and voter participation, California Politics: A Primer delivers the concepts and details students need"-- Provided by publisher