Since its first edition, American Government has diligently reflected the rapid changes in American politics, and has always aimed to present information about politics that will actively engage students and provide them with the information they need to make informed decisions about their government, politics, and politicians. Readers will see how every generation evaluates our government and makes it ever more responsive to the needs of the people while maintaining the vision of the Founders.
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| Preface |
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| PART ONE FOUNDATIONS OF GOVERNMENT |
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2 | (34) |
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36 | (34) |
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70 | (30) |
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State and Local Government |
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100 | (34) |
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134 | (40) |
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174 | (40) |
| PART TWO INSTITUTIONS OF GOVERNMENT |
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214 | (48) |
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262 | (40) |
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302 | (30) |
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332 | (48) |
| PART THREE POLITICAL BEHAVIOR |
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Public Opinion and Political Socialization |
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380 | (34) |
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414 | (50) |
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464 | (44) |
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508 | (40) |
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548 | (28) |
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576 | (34) |
| PART FOUR PUBLIC POLICY |
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610 | (44) |
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654 | (42) |
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Foreign and Military Policy |
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696 | (73) |
| APPENDICES |
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I The Declaration of Independence |
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II The Constitution of the United States of America |
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747 | (10) |
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III The Federalist No. 10 |
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757 | (4) |
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761 | (4) |
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V Presidents, Congresses and Chief Justices: 1789-1999 |
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765 | (4) |
| Major Supreme Court Cases |
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769 | (2) |
| Glossary |
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771 | (8) |
| Index |
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