American Government and Politics Today - Texas Edition, 2009-2010

by Schmidt, Steffen W.; Shelley, Mack C.; Bardes, Barbara A.; Maxwell, William Earl; Crain, Ernest

• ISBN13: 9780495568414
• ISBN10: 0495568414
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2009-01-29
• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing

Summary

Students are often hesitant to become involved in the political process, but American Government and Politics Today 2009-2010 Edition, 14e inspires readers to take action. The book uses intriguing examples and hands-on exercises to engage readers in the fascinating intricacies of American government -- including details from the recent presidential election. As it introduces concepts, it illustrates that active participation can be as simple as calling a local politician to share an opinion, registering to vote, or viewing a town council meeting on local access cable -- demonstrating how small steps can make a big difference.

Table of Contents

The American System

The Democratic Republic

The Constitution

Federalism

Civil Rights and Civil Liberties

Civil Liberties

Civil Rights

People and Politics

Public Opinion and Political Socialization

Interest Groups

Political Parties

Voting and Elections

Campaigning for Office

The Media and Cyberpolitics

Political Institutions

The Congress

The President

The Bureaucracy

The Courts

Public Policy

Domestic Policy

Economic Policy

Foreign Policy

Texas Politics

Texas History and Culture

The Texas Constitution

Texas Interest Groups

Political Parties in Texas

Voting and Elections in Texas

The Texas Legislature

The Texas Executive Branch

The Texas Judiciary, Law, and Due Process

Texas Public Policy

Local Government

The Declaration of Independence

How to Read Case Citations and Find Court Decisions

Federalist Papers Nos. 10, 51, and 178

Justices of the U.S. Supreme Court, 1900 to the Present

Party Control of Congress, 1900 to the Present

Spanish Equivalents for Important Terms in American Government

Glossary

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