American government : policy and politics

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American government : policy and politics

Neal Tannahill

Pearson Longman, c2008

9th ed., Longman study ed

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Known for its extremely student-friendly, jargon-free style, the new edition of American Government: Policy and Politics introduces the essentials of American government in a way that any student can understand. Public policy is emphasized throughout to show students the impact that government has on their lives. The text also offers an abundance of new debate-style boxes and revised active learning exercises to involve and engage students in the course material and encourage them to become participants in their government. The ninth edition has been updated to include a battery of chapter tests for student study and practice, the results of the 2006 midterm election, and discussion of some of the hottest political issues of the day, such as immigration reform and the challenge posed by nuclear programs in Iran and North Korea.

目次

Introduction Government, Politics, and the Policy-Making Process The Importance of Government Government and Politics The Public Policy Approach Chapter 1 A Changing America in a Changing World Political Culture The International Environment The Demographic Environment The Economic Environment Conclusion: The Cultural, International, and Socioeconomic Context for Policymaking Chapter 2 The American Constitution The Background of the Constitution Constitutional Principles The Living Constitution The Constitution, Politics, and Public Policy Conclusion: The Constitutional Environment for Policymaking Chapter 3 The Federal System The Constitutional Basis of Federalism Federal Grant Programs Conclusion: Federalism and Public Policy Chapter 4 Public Opinion Political Socialization Measuring Public Opinion Political Knowledge Support for Democratic Principles Political Trust and Political Legitimacy Political Efficacy Political Philosophy Conclusion: Public Opinion and Public Policy Chapter 5 Political Participation Forms of Participation Explaining Participation Patterns of Participation Trends in Voter Turnout Nonvoters Participation Rates in Comparative Perspective Participation Bias Conclusion: Political Participation and Public Policy Chapter 6 The Media The Media Landscape Government Regulation of the new media Covering the news media biases Conclusion: the media and public policy Chapter 7 Interest Groups Types of Interest Groups Interest Group Tactics The Strength of Interest Groups Conclusion: Interest Groups and Public Policy Chapter 8 Political Parties The Party System Party Organization The History of Parties in America The Party Balance Voting Patterns Issue Orientation Divided Government Conclusion: Political Parties and Public Policy Chapter 9 Elections Types of Elections Election Districts and Redistricting Election Campaigns Congressional Elections Presidential Elections The Voters Decide Conclusion: Elections and Public Policy Chapter 10 Congress Bicameralism Membership Organization The Legislative Process Analyzing the Legislative Process Conclusion: Congress and Public Policy Chapter 11 The Presidency The Constitutional Presidency The Development of the Modern Presidency The Organization of the Presidency Theories of Presidential Leadership Presidential Popularity The Presidency in Context Conclusion: The Presidency and Public Policy Chapter 12 The Federal Bureaucracy Organization of the Bureaucracy Personnel Rulemaking Politics and Administration Subgovernments and Issue Networks Conclusion: The Federal Bureaucracy and Public Policy Chapter 13 The Federal Courts Judicial Policymaking Political History of the Supreme Court The Federal Court System Power, Politics, and the Courts Conclusion: The Courts and Public Policy Chapter 14 Economic Policymaking The Goals of Economic Policy Tax Revenues Budget Deficits and Surpluses Expenditures Fiscal Policymaking Monetary Policymaking Conclusion: Economic Policymaking Chapter 15 Regulatory Policymaking The History of Government Regulation in America The Scope of Regulation The Pros and Cons of Regulation Conclusion: Regulatory Policymaking Chapter 16 Civil Liberties Policymaking The Constitutional Basis of Civil Liberties Policymaking Civil Liberties Issues and Policies Conclusion: Civil Liberties Policymaking Chapter 17 Civil Rights Policymaking The Constitutional Basis of Civil Rights Policymaking Civil Rights Issues and Policies Conclusion: Civil Rights Policymaking Chapter 18 Foreign and Defense Policymaking The International Community The Ends and Means of American Foreign and Defense Policy The History of American Foreign Policy Foreign Policy Defense Policy Conclusion: Foreign and Defense Policymaking

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