1. PS 103A: California Politics Lecture 1 January 10, 2004

2. Course Introduction The recall’s role in California politics Today’s version of Progressive institutions Campaigning in CA’s complex environment Effects on policy? What this course is not about What this course is about Course plan and logistics

3. The Recall’s Role in California Politics Today’s version of Progressive institutions 1911 device with ambiguous criteria: corruption vs. dissatisfaction The old industry of paid signature gatherers How democratic is direct democracy?

4. The Recall’s Role in California Politics Campaigning in California’s complex environment Wholesale vs. retail campaigning Media coverage in a megastate The politics of ethnicity

5. The Recall’s Role in California Politics Effects on policy? Reaction against Gray Davis policies: electricity deregulation, car tax, and budget No mandate for political reforms, as the 2005 special election demonstrated Do Californians want to spend more or less? How about their Governor?

6. Schwarzenegger the Budget Cutter (Feb. 23, 2005)

7. Schwarzenegger the Spender (January 5 th State of the State Address) $222 Billion in bonds over ten years

8. Schwarzenegger’s Rough Week Dan Walters: Schwarzenegger's credibility at risk as he repositions his image Angelides calls governor's idea 'lot of hype' State treasurer pans infrastructure plan, challenges numbers Schwarzenegger's Budget Would Trigger Billions in New Spending

9. What This Course is Not About How to be a good citizen. Preface. “We believe that increased participation by an informed citizenry in the politics of California is vitally needed…” Power and Politics in California, John H. Culver and John C. Syer, 1980

10. What This Course is Not About

13. An Introduction to American Politics Begins with the Constitution Under a fixed set of rules, leaders react to an ever more complex society Consensus on the basic features of our political system and what there is to learn

14. What This Course Is About What you need to know in Sacramento Mixture of political science research and political journalism A state where the rules constantly change and no consensus tells us what to teach you

15. Course Plan and Logistics Part I: Political Institutions in Flux Part II: The Politics of Diversity Part III: Perspectives on Policy Theme A: Cycles in California Politics Theme B: What Makes CA Different? Theme C: How Do We Know What We Know?

16. Course Plan and Logistics Midterm on February 14: 25% of grade Paper due on March 9: 30% of grade Campaign plan or policy analysis Final on March 23: 40% of grade “Section” attendance and participation: 5% of grade

17. Course Plan and Logistics Short biographies to begin each class: One will be extra credit on midterm Two will be extra credit on final Last half hour is discussion section: You must attend four over the quarter Be ready to discuss the readings