Analyzing American democracy : politics and political science

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Analyzing American democracy : politics and political science

Jon R. Bond, Kevin B. Smith

Routledge, 2019

3rd ed

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 667-686) and indexes

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This is an introductory American politics text covering the constitutional framework of American government, political behavior and informal institutions, the formal institutions of American government, and a concluding chapter on public policy. Every chapter highlights the most current thinking in political science research and discusses related public policy. This text teaches students to think analytically by presenting current political science theories and research in answering the engaging, big questions facing American politics today. It serves as an introduction to the discipline by reflecting the theoretical developments and types of empirical inquiry conducted by researchers. New to the Third Edition: 2016 and 2018 election updates and analysis of their political and policy impact Social media's growing influence on politics The impact of the alt-right and rising populism on elections and policy New trends in public opinion Weakening of the Voting Rights Act Campaign finance upheaval The changing congressional landscape Updated tables, figures, and photos present the empirical details of American politics, helping students gain quantitative literacy Landmark court cases, now highlighted and linked to key concepts Refreshed feature boxes reinforce the book's dedication to helping students understand the scientific approach to politics, incorporating intriguing new topics including genetics and public opinion, the biology of political participation, and evolution and the bureaucracy

目次

Preface 1. The Basics of Democracy PART I: THE CONSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK 2. The American Constitution 3. Federalism 4. Civil Liberties 5. Civil Rights PART II: CONNECTING CITIZENS TO GOVERNMENT 6. Interest Groups 7. Political Parties 8. The Mass Media and Politics 9. Public Opinion and Political Socialization 10. Elections 11. Political Participation and Voting Behavior PART III: OFFICIAL DECISION MAKING 12. Congress 13. The Presidency 14. The Bureaucracy 15. The Federal Judiciary PART IV: CONCLUSION 16. Core Democratic Principles and Public Policy Appendix A. Declaration of Independence Appendix B. The Articles of Confederation Appendix C. The Constitution of the United States Appendix D. Federalist Papers Number 10 Federalist Papers Number 51 Appendix E. Partisan Control of the Presidency, Congress, and the Supreme Court References Glossary Cases Index Name Index Subject Index

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