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9780073034065

The American Democracy

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  • ISBN13:

    9780073034065

  • ISBN10:

    0073034061

  • Edition: 4th
  • Format: Hardcover
  • Copyright: 1998-12-01
  • Publisher: McGraw-Hill College

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This comprehensive text is known for its exciting writing style and its positive, forward-looking presentation of the latest developments in scholarship and real-life politics. Through the use of engaging narrative, "The American Democracy" weaves together theory, information, and examples in ways that highlight key points, make them easy to understand, and capture readers' interest..

Table of Contents

Preface for the Instructor xxiii
Preface for the Student: A Guided Tour xxix
Acknowledgments xxxv
PART ONE Foundations I 1(150)
The American Heritage: Seeking a More Perfect Union
2(24)
Constitutional Democracy: Promoting Liberty and Self Government
26(30)
Federal Government: Forging a Nation
56(30)
Civil Liberties: Promoting Individual Rights
86(30)
Equal Rights: Struggling Toward Fairness
116(35)
PART TWO Mass Politics 151(168)
Public Opinion and Political Socialization: Shaping the People's Voice
152(30)
Political Participation and Voting: Expressing the Popular Will
182(28)
Elections and the Two-Party System: Defining the Voter's Choice
210(24)
Political Parties, Candidates, and Campaigns: Contesting Elections
234(24)
Interest Groups: Organizing for Influence
258(34)
The News Media: Communicating Political Images
292(27)
PART THREE Governing Institutions 319(176)
Congressional Election and Organization: Sharing the Power
320(28)
Congressional Policy Making: Balancing National Goals and Local Interests
348(26)
Presidential Office and Election: Leading the Nation
374(34)
Presidential Policy Making: Eliciting Support
408(24)
The Federal Bureaucracy: Administering the Government
432(32)
The Federal Judicial System: Applying the Law
464(31)
PART FOUR Public Policy 495(1)
Economic Policy: Contributing to Prosperity
496(34)
Social Welfare Policy: Providing for Personal Security and Need
530(28)
Foreign and Defense Policy: Protecting the American Way
558(34)
Conclusion: Renewing America's Ideals
592
Appendixes A-1(1)
Notes A-39(1)
Indexes I-1(1)
Credits C-1

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