Understanding American Government
12th Edition
Published on 26. February 2009
Book
Paperback/Softback
720 pages
978-0-495-79745-6 (ISBN)
Description
A fascinating, provocative read, UNDERSTANDING AMERICAN GOVERNMENT, International Edition gives you an inside look at the American political system and how the government works. You'll read about 2008 election controversies, ethical choices, diversity issues, and moreuall important information that you will need throughout your life as an involved voter and citizen.
More details
Edition
International ed
Language
English
Place of publication
Belmont, CA
United States
Publishing group
Cengage Learning, Inc
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 269 mm
Width: 213 mm
Thickness: 25 mm
Weight
1407 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-495-79745-6 (9780495797456)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
Part I: THE AMERICAN SYSTEM. 1. The American People. 2. The Constitution. 3. Federalism. Part II: LINKS BETWEEN PEOPLE AND GOVERNMENT. 4. Public Opinion. 5. News Media. 6. Interest Groups. 7. Political Parties. 8. Elections. 9. Money and Politics. Part III: INSTITUTIONS. 10. Congress. 11. The Presidency. 12. The Bureaucracy. 13. The Judiciary. Part IV: CIVIL LIBERTIES AND RIGHTS. 14. Civil Liberties. 15. Civil Rights. Part V: PUBLIC POLICIES. 16. Economic Policy. 17. Social Welfare and Health Policy. 18. Foreign Policy. Notes. Appendix A: The Declaration of Independence. Appendix B: The Constitution of the United States of America. Appendix C: Federalist Paper 10. Appendix D: Federalist Paper 51. Glossary. Index.