Braunwarth
POSC 140
These are key terms to aid in studying for the exam, the exam may include topics not included on this list
The midterm will cover chapters 1-6, and 10 in Lawrence, lecture material, and material from the assigned readings.
All Current Events/News of the Day information is fair game
Contrasts between the "illusion" and "reality" of San Diego (Davis, et al.)
Spreckels
Recruiting the Navy to San Diego
Geraniums v. the Smokestacks
Importance of a railroad
Mayor-Council System
Council-Manager System
Responsibilities of County Governments
Special Districts
City Budgets
Proposition 13
Sales Tax
The "Car Tax"/Vehicle License Fee
Importance of state laws
Diversity
Postindustrial Economy
Two-tier economy
Two-tier society
Hyperpluralism
Political Culture
Stages of Political development
Gold Rush
Native American history
Big Four
SPR/The Octopus
Progressive Movement
Constitutionalism
Bicameralism
State Constitutions
1849 Constitution
1878 Constitution
Devolution
ABC syndrome
Smokestack Chasing
Federalism
10th amendment
Enumerated powers
States’ rights
Revenue Sharing
Unfunded Mandates
Political Parties
State Sovereign Immunity
Propositions/Initiatives
Closed Primary
Modified Closed Primary
Open Primary
Nonpartisan elections
Civil Service
Professional Management
Initiatives
Constitutional and Statutory Initiatives
Referendum
Recall
Proposition 209
Voter Turnout
Citizen Participation
Who Votes in CA
Partisanship
Gender Gap
Party Strength
News Media
Interest Groups
Interest Group Power
Living Wage Campaign
Justice for Janitors
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