California Politics and Government A Practical Approach, 15th Edition Larry N. Gerston – TESTBANK

Test Bank For California Politics and Government A Practical Approach, 15th Edition Larry N. Gerston

1. ISBN-10

   0357139305
2. ISBN-13

   978-0357139301

   lucid, succinct, and captivating, The fifteenth edition of California Politics and Government: A Practical Approach by Gerston, Christensen, Currin, Percival, and Percival uses news stories from the past to help you comprehend the intricate nature of state politics and government and how it affects your daily life both now and in the future. The 2020 elections, how the COVID-19 pandemic turned California’s massive budget deficit from a significant surplus, economic inequality, immigration and water policy, judicial appointments, criminal justice reform, same-party competition under the “top two” primary, and statewide ballot measures are all covered up to date. Furthermore, “Get Involved” sections recommend ways to get involved in politics directly, and “Learn More on the Web” features offer resources for more in-depth study on important subjects.

   About the Author

   Larry N. Gerston, professor emeritus at San Jose State University, engages the political process as an author and an analyst. He has written 11 academic books in addition to California Politics and Government: A Practical Approach, including Making Public Policy: From Conflict to Resolution (1983); Politics in the Golden State (with Terry Christensen, 1984); The Deregulated Society (with Cynthia Fraleigh and Robert Schwab,1988); American Government: Politics, Process and Policies (1993); Public Policy: Process and Principles (1987); Public Policymaking in a Democratic Society: A Guide to Civic Engagement (2002); Recall! California’s Political Earthquake (with Terry Christensen, 2004); American Federalism: A Concise Introduction (2007); Confronting Reality: Ten Issues Threatening to Implode American Society and How We Can Fix It (2009); Not So Golden After All: The Rise and Fall of California (2012); and Reviving Citizen Engagement: Policies to Renew National Community (2015). He has written more than 150 op-ed pieces for every major newspaper in California. Gerston is the on-air political analyst for NBC Bay Area television and KCBS radio. He speaks often on issues such as civic engagement and political empowerment and has authored four children�s books.