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CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS TODAY, 15THED.Mona FieldGlendale CommunityCollegeCHAPTER 1. CALIFORNIA POLITICS IN PERSPECTIVEChapter SummaryChapter 1 gives a current overview of California’s unique yet complex role as a state withinthe United States. California is unique in its diverse population, political party registration, andpowerhouse economy, all of which havea tremendous impact nationally and internationally.Inexplaining the state’s status as number one in population relative to the other forty-nine states,the chapter explores California’s political standingin the nation.In addition, it explains the role of the federal government in relation to the states andintroduces the termsfederalismandunitary powers. Concepts such asballot initiative,globalization,liberal, and conservative are introduced.Discussion Questions1.Discuss the relationshipbetweenthe federal and state governments. Which tasks areallocated to the states? What impact does federalism have on California?2.Discuss population growth in California, including the history and the range of attitudesabout population growth. Include in your discussion the “Debating the Issues” box onpage6. Express your personal views and substantiate them with evidence.3.Explain how population, economic events, and federal policies have impactedCalifornians.4.Discuss the ways in which the federal government’s actions have impacted California’seconomy through the decades.5.In looking at the "Compared to California" box on page 3, why is there a difference inthe minimum wage among thestates? Why is there a difference in the cost of livingamongthe states?

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