Key Benefit Government by the People provides a thorough, Constitution-based introduction to the foundational principles, processes, and institutions of American government. Throughout, authors David Magleby, Paul Light, and Christine Nemacheck highlight the central role that people play in a constitutional democracy, inspiring readers to see how similarities and differences in political beliefs continue to shape government to this day. The 2014 Elections and Updates Edition includes coverage of the major issues in today's ...
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Key Benefit Government by the People provides a thorough, Constitution-based introduction to the foundational principles, processes, and institutions of American government. Throughout, authors David Magleby, Paul Light, and Christine Nemacheck highlight the central role that people play in a constitutional democracy, inspiring readers to see how similarities and differences in political beliefs continue to shape government to this day. The 2014 Elections and Updates Edition includes coverage of the major issues in today's headlines to engage readers. Key Topics Constitutional Democracy; Constitutional Foundations; American Federalism; The American Political Landscape; Interest Groups: The Politics of Influence; Political Parties: Essential to Democracy; Public Opinion, Ideology, Participation, and Voting; Campaigns and Elections: Democracy in Action; The Media and U.S. Politics; Congress: The People's Branch; The Presidency; The Federal Bureaucracy and the Public Policy Process: Creating and Executing the Laws; The Judiciary: The Balancing Branch; Civil Liberties: Protections Under the Bill of Rights; Civil Rights: Equal Rights Under the Law; Making Economic Policy; Making Social Policy; Making Foreign and Defense Policy; Sustaining Constitutional Democracy Market For readers seeking a Constitutional-based introduction to American government.
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