American government : competition and compromise
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American government : competition and compromise
McGraw-Hill, c2001
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Includes bibliographical references and index
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Description
A brief introduction to American government. The book opens by discussing the media, the place where the public see the government daily. Then it moves to looking at the more traditional topics of constitution and institutions of government. Topics covered also include: citizen participation, interest groups, political parties, elections and voting. There is also a look at the historical and political development of the American government.
Table of Contents
Part One. Americans and Politics. 1. The Media. 2. Interest Groups. 3. Political Parties. 4. Elections, Campaigns, and Voting. Part Two. Competition by Design. 5. The Constitution. 6. Civil Liberties and Civil Rights. Part Three. Institutions and Governing. 7. The Bureaucracy. 8. The Presidency. 9. Congress. 10. The Judiciary.
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