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Preface
Acknowledgments
CHAPTER ONE: Political Thinking and Political Culture: Becoming a Responsible Citizen
CHAPTER TWO: Constitutional Democracy: Promoting Liberty and Self-Government
CHAPTER THREE: Federalism: Forging a Nation
CHAPTER FOUR: Civil Liberties: Protecting Individual Rights
CHAPTER FIVE: Equal Rights: Struggling toward Fairness
CHAPTER SIX: Public Opinion and Political Socialization: Shaping the People’s Voice
CHAPTER SEVEN: Political Participation: Activating the Popular Will
CHAPTER EIGHT: Political Parties, Candidates, and Campaigns: Defining the Voter’s Choice
CHAPTER NINE: Interest Groups: Organizing for Influence
CHAPTER TEN: The News Media: Communicating Political Images
CHAPTER ELEVEN: Congress: Balancing National Goals and Local Interests
CHAPTER TWELVE: The Presidency: Leading the Nation
CHAPTER THIRTEEN: The Federal Bureaucracy: Administering the Government
CHAPTER FOURTEEN: The Federal Judicial System: Applying the Law
CHAPTER FIFTEEN: Economic and Environmental Policy: Contributing to Prosperity
CHAPTER SIXTEEN: Welfare and Education Policy: Providing for Personal Security and Need
CHAPTER SEVENTEEN: Foreign Policy: Protecting the American Way
Appendixes
Glossary
Notes
Credits
Index
