American Government: Enduring Principles and Critical Choices

ISBN-13: 9781108471367 / Angielski / Twarda / 2018 / 524 str.

Marc Landy

Opis

This fourth edition prompts students to consider how the past shapes the present and future of American politics and government.

Spis treści

Part I. Formative Experiences: 1. Introduction; 2. Political culture; 3. Contesting the constitution; 4. Political development; Part II. Pivotal Relationships: 5. Federalism; 6. Political economy; Part III. Governing Institutions: 7. The congress; 8. The presidency; 9. The judiciary; 10. The bureaucracy; Part IV. Political Life: 11. Public opinion; 12. Political parties; 13. Campaigns, elections and media; 14. Political and civic participation: movements, lobbies, voluntary associations and the role of the media; 15. Concluding thoughts.