In Chapter 15 of "California Government and Politics Today," Mona Field takes readers on a thought-provoking journey through the myriad challenges faced by the state of California. This review aims to critically assess the chapter's content, focusing on its exploration of future challenges and the proposed solutions to address these pressing issues. By evaluating the strengths and potential limitations of Field's analysis, this essay seeks to shed light on the completeness of the chapter's discourse on California's future challenges. Understanding the Challenges Chapter 15 provides a comprehensive analysis of the multifaceted challenges confronting California in the contemporary era. Field adeptly covers a diverse range of issues, spanning …show more content…
Foremost, Mona Field's meticulous research and data-driven approach lend substantial credibility to the chapter's arguments. The author's use of accessible language makes the chapter suitable for a broad readership, from policymakers to general citizens. The chapter's emphasis on practical solutions that consider California's unique context ensures that readers can grasp the real-world implications of the discussed issues. Field's recognition of the interconnectedness of challenges showcases a holistic understanding, promoting the need for integrated solutions rather than isolated remedies. This comprehensive approach is vital for addressing the multifaceted nature of California's issues and advancing sustainable progress. Areas for Improvement While the chapter demonstrates significant strengths, there are aspects that could be improved. First, the inclusion of real-world case studies could enhance the reader's understanding of the practical implementation of the proposed solutions. By examining successful case studies from other regions or countries, readers could gain valuable insights into effective strategies and their potential applicability to
She depicts the social factors of the west to be somewhat unique, compared to America’s notorious past of a north versus south perspective. She may be biased, due to California’s extreme liberalism. For
The United States uses many different governance styles. California’s style has much diversity and a very large size. The size has led California to a more complex system. The California government has had many issues in their healthcare, transportation etc. This leads to California's model being more complex than any other state.
California Rising: The Life and Times of Pat Brown by Ethan Rarick is a captivating read. As a reader you are immediately drawn in by Rarick’s lively, fast-paced, critical and fully informed work. Ethan Rarick illustrates the story of a pivotal era in which the idea “the future happens first in California” becomes a reality as told in the first biography of legendary governor Edmund G. “Pat” Brown. Rarick imparts boldly on those who charted its course – including Ronald Reagan, John F. Kennedy, and the Brown family dynasty.
In Chapter 13 of “Major Problems in California History”, the author of the third document, Bobby Seale describes in his own words how the Black Panther party was “waging a class, and not a race, struggle.” The author Bobby Seale, also known as the cofounder of the Black Panther party, describes his experience by stating what the Black Panther party means, “We, the Black Panther Party, see ourselves as a nation within a nation, but not for any racist reasons. We see it as a necessity for us to progress as human beings and live on the face of the earth along with other people. We do not fight racism with racism. We fight racism with solidarity.”
Introduction In the middle of the California coast is Monterey County, Monterey County is made up of many wonderful sites described as “must-see” places in California websites, travelling websites, and even National Geographic. The drive down Highway 1, the Monterey Aquarium, the Mission in Carmel, and so many other places that define much of California’s beauty and history. Inside Monterey County, more inland, is the town of Salinas. Salinas may not be so popular next to one of the major tourist attractions in California; however, it is a very important example of democracy in local government, especially in California.
Brown’s bold statements are an attempt to bestow his audience with a logical appeal, by providing statistical evidence regarding the foreign-born citizens in California. However, because Brown did not cite or reference any credible sources, he could not relate this statement to the exact number of illegal immigrants currently residing in California, who are not paying their taxes, the speech omits to astonish the audience. Later, Brown quotes he has “Provided health insurance to over five million Californians”, followed Martin 2 by… “Raising Minimum wage, reducing prison overcrowding and reestablished the system of crime and punishment, making California the universal leaders in the fight against climate change, passing a water bond, and establish a rainy day fund” (Gajanan 1). Although these benefits were much needed for the five million Californians, Brown is not sure how the funds for these benefits are acquired and who for sure is paying it. He omits how this issue will personally effect the taxpayers who already own health insurance.
California, the petri dish of global political activity. From its very beginning, Southern California has been a frontrunner in political thought and activism. Major political organizations have either started in California or at the very minimum have local political branch. But as Pulido points out “people cannot fully participate in social movements without undergoing a process of political awakening.” (Pulido pg 61).
In 1849, California was a territory of the United States, and its leaders were faced with the daunting task of drafting a state constitution that would guide its government once it was granted statehood. This led to the calling of the constitutional convention in Monterey, where delegates from across the territory came together to draft a new constitution. This essay will explore the conditions that led to the calling of the convention, examine the backgrounds of the delegates, look at the major issues at the convention and how they were resolved, and discuss the important characteristics of the government created by the 1849 convention. There were many factors present when the Monterey constitutional conference was called in 1849. California saw a population explosion as a result of the huge influx of people that followed the finding of gold there in 1848.
California has made new claims that they plan to break away from not only the rest of California but from the United States as a whole. In most cases the people of a state are the ones who threaten to leave of something they are against happens. But this time it is different, California’s leaders and officials are also supporting California 's break-away from the United States.
The world wars had a profound impact on the United States, and California was no exception. As a major agricultural and industrial state, California played a crucial role in supporting the war efforts of both WW1 and WW2. These conflicts led to significant economic and demographic changes in the state, as well as discrimination against certain groups. In this essay, we will explore the effects of WW1 and WW2 on California, and examine the connections between the two conflicts.
“By 1850, [California]… had become the world’s most racially and diverse city” (Foner 478). Even to this day, California seems to have one of the most diverse populations of the country. Although, all of these different racial groups, all looking and competing for the same thing, tensions were bound to rise. And they did. Although California may have seemed like a land of opportunity for all, discrimination of races that were not white was present in the territory just as much as anywhere else in the nation.
California is the “beauty of the eye of the beholder” since all people who come from different background, race, and religion are able to set their own dreams without being criticized. People especially immigrants have viewed California as the “land of opportunity,” which influenced them to leave everything behind in their hometown, to sacrifice their time and to focus on their dreams. Despite the fact that California was lauded as a utopian society, people soon found out that they were going through endeavors and couldn’t overcome them quickly as possible. In fact, Mr. Rawls wanted to express the grievances, struggles, and success that people endure in their rise to the California dream in his short essay, “California: A Place, A People,
It clear that from the time of Junípero Serra until now, outside forces have controlled the past, the present, and the future of the California Native
America has come such a long way to be known as the Melting Pot. The reason behind this is that America is extremely diverse and has many different people. Many of immigrants, both legal and illegal, from around the world, are migrating to here, in California. For some, this is an advantage. Economically, this means there are more consumers- more people to take advantage of the opportunities and resources that this state has to offer.
Already 27 percent of California's energy is renewable and is projected to reach 50 percent by 2030. Governor Brown has met with leaders in China regarding the creation of new climate agreements and is also working with other large states to continue fighting for the betterment of the world. Brown argues that Trump's decision acts only as a catalyst to galvanize the people of california and influence others to do the right thing and reaching the path of sustainability