ABOUT BOOK

The principles, institutions, processes, and functions of the government of the United States, and American political behavior are covered. Chapter 1: American Government and Civic EngagementChapter 2: The Constitution and Its OriginsChapter 3: American FederalismChapter 4: Civil LibertiesChapter 5: Civil RightsChapter 6: The Politics of Public OpinionChapter 7: Voting and ElectionsChapter 8: The MediaChapter 9: Political PartiesChapter 10: Interest Groups and LobbyingChapter 11: CongressChapter 12: The PresidencyChapter 13: The CourtsChapter 14: State and Local GovernmentChapter 15: The BureaucracyChapter 16: Domestic PolicyChapter 17: Foreign Policy