American government : policy and politics
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American government : policy and politics
Longman, c2002
6th ed
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Includes index
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Description
Known for its extremely student-friendly, jargon-free style, the new edition of Neal Tannahill's text introduces the essentials of American government in a way all students can understand.
Public policy is emphasized throughout Tannahill's book to show students the impact that government has on their lives. The text also offers an abundance of active learning exercises to involve and engage all types of students in the course material. The Sixth Edition includes a number of exciting new features and is completely updated through Election 2000 and its aftermath.
Table of Contents
Introduction: The Policymaking Process.
1. A Changing America in a Changing World.
2. The American Constitution.
3. The Federal System.
4. Public Opinion.
5. Political Participation.
6. Interest Groups.
7. Political Parties.
8. Elections.
9. Congress.
10. The Presidency.
11. The Federal Bureaucracy.
12. The Federal Courts.
13. Economic Policymaking.
14. Regulatory Policymaking.
15. Civil Liberties Policymaking.
16. Civil Rights Policymaking.
17. Foreign Policy and Defense Policy.
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