Rethinking California by Cahn Matthew; Shafie David; Schockman H. Eric

Author:Cahn, Matthew; Shafie, David; Schockman, H. Eric
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 4758187
Publisher: Routledge

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Source: Gary Delsohn and Margaret Talev, “Travels with Arnold”, American Journalism Review, February/March 2005.

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SUMMARY

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This chapter has explored the role and influence of actors in the policy process—both institutional (the legislature, the governor and executive bureaucracy, and the courts) and non-institutional (media, parties, interest groups, and political consultants). From the discussion it can be seen that policy outcomes are typically a result of institutional processes and non-institutional influence. As the previous chapters explain, California’s political culture and structure is quite complex, representing the diverse interests of 36 million Californians. The policy game, therefore, is important to understand. As Californians pilot the ship of state, there is little consensus as to who is at the helm. While the governor may be the captain, the crew are under little obligation to follow the governor’s course. With the multitude of destinations sought, it is little wonder that California politics are contentious and passionate. But that, after all, is what democracy is all about.

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