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Preface xvii | Supplements Package xxi | Acknowledgments xxii

PART 1 Foundations

Political Thinking and Political Culture: Becoming a Responsible Citizen
Constitutional Democracy: Promoting Liberty and Self-Government
Federalism: Forging a Nation
Civil Liberties: Protecting Individual Rights
Equal Rights: Struggling toward Fairness
PART 2 Mass Politics
Public Opinion and Political Socialization: Shaping the People’s Voice
Political Participation: Activating the Popular Will
Political Parties, Candidates, and Campaigns: Defining the Voter’s Choice
Interest Groups: Organizing for Influence
The News Media: Communicating Political Images
PART 3 Governing Institutions
Congress: Balancing National Goals and Local Interests
The Presidency: Leading the Nation
The Federal Bureaucracy: Administering the Government
The Federal Judicial System: Applying the Law

PART 4 Public Policy
Economic and Environmental Policy: Contributing to Prosperity
Welfare and Education Policy: Providing for Personal Security and Need
Foreign Policy: Protecting the American Way

Appendixes
Glossary
Notes
Credits
Index

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