The New American Democracy

by Fiorina, Morris P.; Peterson, Paul E.; Johnson, Bertram; Mayer, William G.

• ISBN13: 9780205662951
• ISBN10: 0205662951
• Edition: 6th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-01-01
• Publisher: Longman

Summary

With an emphasis on elections and their importance in the American political system, this groundbreaking offers a stimulating, analytical approach to American government and a unique perspective on contemporary politics. Noted scholars and teachers all, the authors propose in their text that politicians today are perpetually engaged in the election process-a "permanent campaign"-which has profoundly affected how our government functions today. The proliferation of public opinion polls, the growing influence of the Internet, the ubiquitous nature of the news media, and the increasingly important role of interest groupsall demonstrate that America is moving toward a more popular democracy and have blurred the lines between politicians campaigning and governing. The sixth edition of this prestigious text will have been brought completely up-to-date through the end of the George W. Bush administration and 2008 Presidential Election, by its publication.

Table of Contents

The Foundations of a New American Democracy

Democracy in the United States

Establishing a Constitutional Democracy

Federalism: Division of Power Among National, State, and Local Governments

American Political Culture

The Ingredients of the New American Democracy

Public Opinion

Individual Participation

Interest-Group Participation in American Democracy

Political Parties

The Media

Campaigns And Elections

Electing the President

Choosing the Congress

The Government

The Congress and Its Work

The Presidency: Powers and Practice

The Bureaucracy

The Courts

Civil Liberties And Civil Rights

Civil Liberties

Civil Rights

Public Policy

Domestic Policy

Economic Policy

Foreign and Defense Policy

Appendices

The Declaration of Independence

The Constitution of the United States of America

The Federalist No. 10

The Federalist No. 51

Presidents of the United States of America

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