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Understanding American government

Written by authors who have won numerous awards for their research and writing on women and minority issues in American Government, this textbook offers an inclusive view of participants in the American political system. From this book, you will not only learn how government works but you will move...

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Other Authors: Welch, Susan
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Belmont, CA Thomson/Wadsworth c2008
Edition:11th ed.
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Table of Contents:
  • Part One: THE AMERICAN SYSTEM.
  • 1. The American People.
  • 2. The Constitution.
  • 3. Federalism.
  • Part Two: LINKS BETWEEN PEOPLE AND GOVERNMENT.
  • 4. Public Opinion.
  • 5. News Media.
  • 6. Interest Groups.
  • 7. Political Parties.
  • 8. Elections.
  • 9. Money and Politics.
  • Part Three: INSTITUTIONS.
  • 10. Congress.
  • 11. The Presidency.
  • 12. The Bureaucracy.
  • 13. The Judiciary.
  • Part Four: CIVIL LIBERTIES AND RIGHTS.
  • 14. Civil Liberties.
  • 15. Civil Rights.
  • Part Five: PUBLIC POLICIES.
  • 16. Economic Policy.
  • 17. Social Welfare and Health Policy.
  • 18. Foreign Policy.
  • Appendix A: The Declaration of Independence.
  • Appendix B: The Constitution of the United States of America.
  • Appendix C: Federalist Paper 10.
  • Appendix D: Federalist Paper 51

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