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

by Schmidt,Steffen W.

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14th

ISBN13:

9780495568711

ISBN10:

0495568716

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Paperback

Pub. Date:

12/4/2008

Publisher(s):

Wadsworth Publishing

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Making an impact is easier than you thinkùall it takes is the power of one. AMERICAN GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS TODAY, 2009û2010, ALTERNATE EDITION, 14e is an exciting text that uses intriguing, real-life examples and hands-on exercises to engage you in the fascinating intricacies of American government and inspire you to find your place in the political process. As it presents concepts, the text offers specific ways you can participate in the process and make an impact, illustrating how seemingly small steps such as sharing an opinion with a local politician, registering to vote, or viewing a town council meeting on local access cable can truly make a difference. Issue discussion, comparison, and debate offer ample opportunities to sharpen your critical thinking skills, and the new edition also includes expanded coverage of the 2008 presidential election. The powerful online Resource Center helps you maximize your time and course results through quizzes, puzzles, flashcards, active learning models, simulations, and internet activities that enable you to put yourself in the place of political scientists when facing a political issue or decision. Engaging and inspiring, AMERICAN GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS TODAY, 2009û2010, ALTERNATE EDITION, 14e helps you discover the importance of active, informed citizenship. Again and again, you will see that all it takes is the power of one to make a difference.

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
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