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David B. Magleby is a Distinguished Professor of Political Science and Senior Research Fellow at the Center for the Study of Elections and Democracy at Brigham Young University (BYU). He is nationally recognized for his expertise on direct democracy, voting behavior, and campaign finance. Dave is also the recipient of many teaching awards, including the 1990 Utah Professor of the Year Award, the 2001 Rowman & Littlefield Award for Innovative Teaching in Political Science, and several department and university awards.
Paul C. Light is the Paulette Goddard Professor of Public Service at New York University’s Wagner School of Public Service. He has worked on Capitol Hill as a senior committee staffer in the U.S. Senate and as an American Political Science Association Congressional Fellow in the U.S. House of Representatives. Paul is the founding director of the Brookings Institution’s Center for Public Service and continues his research on how to invite Americans to serve their communities through public service.
Christine L. Nemacheck is the Alumni Memorial Distinguished Associate Professor of Government at The College of William & Mary. Her research focuses on judicial selection and the role of the courts in a separation-of-powers system. Chris has received a number of awards for her teaching and research activity, including the Alumni Fellowship Award for excellence in teaching at The College of William & Mary.
1. Brief Table of Contents
2. Full Table of Contents
1. Brief Table of Contents
Introduction: Government by the People
PART I: CONSTITUTIONAL PRINCIPLES
Chapter 1: Constitutional Democracy
Chapter 2: American Federalism
PART II: THE POLITICAL PROCESS
Chapter 3: The American Political Landscape
Chapter 4: Political Parties and Interest Groups
Chapter 5: Public Opinion, Ideology, and Participation
Chapter 6: Campaigns and Elections
PART III: POLICY MAKING INSTITUTIONS
Chapter 7: Congress
Chapter 8: The Presidency
Chapter 9: The Federal Bureaucracy and the Public Policy Process
Chapter 10: The Judiciary
PART IV: INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND LIBERTIES
Chapter 11: Civil Liberties
Chapter 12: Civil Rights
PART V: THE POLITICS OF NATIONAL POLICY
Chapter 13: Making Economic and Social Welfare Policy
Chapter 14: Making Foreign and Defense Policy
Conclusion: Sustaining Constitutional Democracy
2. Full Table of Contents
Introduction. Government by the People
The Idea of America
A Distinctive Constitutional Democracy
Government Of, By, and For the People
Of the People: From the Mayflower to Today
By the People: Geoffrey Canada and the Harlem Children’s Zone
For the People: Making Government by the People More of a Reality
The Global Community: Opinion of the United States
PART I: CONSTITUTIONAL PRINCIPLES
1. Constitutional Democracy
U.S. Government and Politicians in Context
Defining Democracy
The Global Community Importance of Freedoms
The Constitutional Convention Of 1787
Of the People: The Constitutional Convention
To Adopt Or Not To Adopt?
Constitutional Foundations
By the People: Becoming an American Citizen
Checking Power with Power
Judicial Review and the “Guardians of the Constitution”
For the People: Establishing a Durable Constitution
Constitutional Change
You Will Decide: Should We Interpret the Constitution according To Original Intent or Today’s Needs?
> MyPoliSciLab Video Series
> MyPoliSciLab Video Series Simulation: You Are a Founder
> MyPoliSciLab Video Series Explorer: How Long Did It Take To Ratify The Constitution?
2. American Federalism
Defining Federalism
Of the People: Global Opinion on the Role of Government
Of the People: Where Americans Come From and Where They Live
The Constitutional Structure of American Federalism
The National Courts and Federalism
By the People: Monitoring the National Stimulus Package
The National Budget as a Tool of Federalism
The Politics of Federalism
You Will Decide: Should The No Child Left Behind Act Be Renewed?
> MyPoliSciLab Video Series
> MyPoliSciLab Simulation: You Are a Federal Judge
> MyPoliSciLab Explorer: Which States Win Or Lose The Federal Aid Game?
PART II: THE POLITICAL PROCESS
3. The American Political Landscape
An Exceptional America
Geography and National Identity
The Global Community: Restricting Immigration
Where We Live
Who We Are
Of the People: A More Diverse Population
You Will Decide: Who Should The Census Count, And How Should They Be Counted?
By the People: Improving Literacy
How Much We Own
For the People: Increasing Access for the Disabled
Unity in a Land Of Diversity
> MyPoliSciLab Video Series
> MyPoliSciLab Video Series Simulation: You Are a City Council Member
> MyPoliSciLab Video Series Explorer: Can You Get Ahead In America?
4. Political Parties and Interest Groups
What Parties Do For Democracy
The Global Community: A Competitive Two-Party System
American Parties Today
Of the People: Portrait of the Electorate
How Parties Raise and Spend Money
A Nation of Interests
Characteristics and Power of Interest Groups
Influencing Government: Lobbyists and Spending
For the People: Disclosure of Lobbyist Activity
You Will Decide: Should Corporations And Unions Be Unlimited In Funding Parties And In Running Issue Ads?
Parties and Interest Groups in a Democracy
By the People: Lobbying For Education Policy
> MyPoliSciLab Video Series
> MyPoliSciLab Explorer: Which Party Governs Better?
> MyPoliSciLab Simulation: You Are a Lobbyist
5. Public Opinion, Ideology, and Participation
Forming Political Opinions and Values
By the People: Improving Literacy
Political Ideology and Attitudes toward Government
The Global Community: Free Market Economy
Public Opinion: Taking the Pulse of the People
Participation: Translating Opinions into Action
For the People: Helping America Vote
Of the People: Voter Turnout by Demographic Factors
Voting Choices
You Will Decide: Should We Allow Voting By Mail and On the Internet
> MyPoliSciLab Video Series
> MyPoliSciLab Simulation: You Are a Polling Consultant
> MyPoliSciLab Explorer: How Are People Involved In Politics?
6. Campaigns, Elections and the Media
Elections: The Rules of the Game
The Global Community: Who Makes A Better Political Leader?
Congressional and Presidential Elections
By the People: Volunteering For a Campaign
You Will Decide: Should We Establish A National Presidential Primary?
Money in U.S. Elections
The Changing Landscape Of the U.S. News Media
For the People: Creating the Internet
Of the People: Toward a More Representative Newsroom
Media Influence
> MyPoliSciLab Video Series
> MyPoliSciLab Simulation: You Are a Newspaper Editor
> MyPoliSciLab Explorer: Is The Electoral College Democratic?
PART III: POLICY MAKING INSTITUTIONS
7. Congress
Congressional Elections
Of the People: Members of Congress
The Structure and Powers of Congress
Congressional Leadership and Committees
For the People: Building a Strong Defense
Of the People: How the World View the United Nations
How a Bill Becomes a Law
The Job of the Legislator
You Will Decide: Should Congress Create A College Football Playoff?
By the People: Staying In Touch With Congress
An Assessment of Congress
> MyPoliSciLab Video Series
> MyPoliSciLab Simulation: You Are a Consumer Advocate
> MyPoliSciLab Explorer: Can Congress Get Anything Done?
8. The Presidency
The Structure and Powers of the Presidency
Of the People: Opinions of Barack Obama
Controversies in Presidential Power
You Will Decide: Should the Two-Term Limit Be Repealed
Managing the Presidency
Of the People: The President’s Cabinet
The President’s Job
Congress and the Presidency
By the People: Public Service through the White House Blog
Judging Presidents
For the People: Reducing Nuclear Weapons
> MyPoliSciLab Video Series
> MyPoliSciLab Simulation: You Are a First-Term President
> MyPoliSciLab Explorer: What Influences The President's Public Approval?
9. The Federal Bureaucracy and the Public Policy Process
Understanding the Federal Bureaucracy: Constitutional
Of the People: Global Views of Bribery
Origins, Organizations, and Employees
You Will Decide: Should You Apply For A Federal Job?
The Job of the Federal Bureaucracy
For the People: Bringing Sunshine to Government
Controlling the Federal Bureaucracy
By the People: Joining the “Transparency Corps”
Defining Public Policy
The Public Policy Process
Citizens and Public Policy
> MyPoliSciLab Video Series
> MyPoliSciLab Simulation: You Are Head of FEMA
> MyPoliSciLab Explorer: What Puts The 'Big' In Big Government?
10. The Judiciary
Understanding the Federal Judiciary
The Three Types of Federal Courts
By the People: Create a Space of Her Own: A Partnership between Courts and the Arts
For the People: Reducing Crime
The Politics of Appointing Federal Judges
Of the People: Diversity in the Federal Courts
You Will Decide: Should The Federal Courts Be Active?
How the Supreme Court Decides
The Global Community: Importance of an Impartial Judiciary
Judicial Power and Its Limits
> MyPoliSciLab Video Series
> MyPoliSciLab Simulation: You Are a Supreme Court Clerk
> MyPoliSciLab Explorer: Who Are The Activist Judges?
PART IV: INDIVIDUAL LIBERTIES AND RIGHTS
11. Civil Liberties
The Basis for Our Civil Liberties
First Amendment Freedoms
The Global Community: Separating Government from Religion
Of the People: Religious Diversity in the United States
Property Rights
Due Process Rights
Privacy Rights
Rights of Criminal Suspects
For the People: Protecting Sixth Amendment Rights Of Indigent Defendants
You Will Decide: Should We End The Death Penalty In The United States?
Protecting Our Civil Liberties in an Age of Terror: Who’s Responsibility?
By the People: Students for Liberty
> MyPoliSciLab Video Series
> MyPoliSciLab Simulation: You Are a Police Officer
> MyPoliSciLab Explorer: Should The Government Apply The Death Penalty?
12. Civil Rights
Equality and Equal Rights
The Quest for Equal Justice
The Global Community: Educating Boys and Girls
Equal Protection Of The Laws: What Does It Mean?
You Will Decide: Should Marriage Be Limited To Heterosexual Couples?
Voting Rights
By the People: Protecting Student Voting Rights
Rights to Equal Access: Accommodations, Jobs, and Homes
For the People: Reducing Workplace Discrimination
Education Rights
Of the People: Affirmative Action and Minority Student Enrollment
Equal Rights Today
> MyPoliSciLab Video Series
> MyPoliSciLab Simulation: You Are a Mayor
> MyPoliSciLab Explorer: Are All Forms Of Discrimination The Same?
PART V: THE POLITICS OF NATIONAL POLICY
13. Making Economic and Social Welfare Policy
The Role of the Federal Government in Economic Policy
Fiscal Policy
Promoting the Economy
The Role of the Federal Government in Social Policy
Of the People: Experience with Poverty
Social Policy Challenges for the Future: Health, Education, and Crime
By the People: Improving Health One Playground at a Time
The Politics of Social Policy
> MyPoliSciLab Video Series
> MyPoliSciLab Simulation: You Are a Federal Reserve Chair
> MyPoliSciLab Explorer: Who Broke The Economy?
14. Making Foreign and Defense Policy
Understanding Foreign Policy and Defense
By the People: Promoting Ethical Investments by Colleges and Universities
The Foreign Policy and Defense Agenda
Of the People: International Support for Ties with Business
The Foreign Policy and Defense Bureaucracy
Of the People: Diversity in the Military
Foreign Policy and Defense Options
For the People: Rebuilding Europe after World War II
You Will Decide: Should Women Engage In Combat?
Prospects for the Future
> MyPoliSciLab Video Series
> MyPoliSciLab Simulation: You Are a President during a Foreign Policy Crisis
> MyPoliSciLab Explorer: How Much Does America Spend On Defense?
Conclusion. Sustaining Constitutional Democracy
The Case for Government by the People
Participation and Representation
The Role of the Politician
The Importance of Active Citizenship
> MyPoliSciLab Document: The Declaration of Independence
> MyPoliSciLab Document: The Constitution of the United States
> MyPoliSciLab Document: Federalist No. 10
> MyPoliSciLab Document: Federalist No. 15
> MyPoliSciLab Document: Federalist No. 51
> MyPoliSciLab Document: Federalist No. 78
> MyPoliSciLab Document: Anti-Federalist No. 17
> MyPoliSciLab Document: Marbury v. Madison
> MyPoliSciLab Document: McCulloch v. Maryland
> MyPoliSciLab Document: Brown v. Board of Education
> MyPoliSciLab Document: The Gettysburg Address
> MyPoliSciLab Document: Washington’s Farewell Address
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