Product Description: B> This highly-acclaimed, brief survey of the workings and issues of the American political system--and the constitutional and political values that shape American politics and policies--focuses on the people that have made this country what it is today, and covers up-to-the-minute developments on the national, international, and local scenes. Features a dramatic 4-color design--with many state-of-the-art graphics, exciting photos, and witty cartoons, and intriguing and thought-provoking boxed material: People Debates boxes with challenging arguments on significant political topics; A Closer Look with background information on timely key issues; You Decide question-and-answer boxes with a problem in context; and We the People boxes that reflect the concerns and experiences of minorities in relation to the American government. Constitutional Democracy The Constitution of the United States. American Federalism. First Amendment Rights. Equal Justice Under the Law. Political Culture and Ideology. The American Political Landscape. Political Parties and Interest Groups. Public Opinion and Elections. The Media and American Politics. Congress: The People's Branch. The Presidency: The Leadership Branch? The Judiciary: The Balancing Branch. The Bureaucracy: The Real Power? Domestic Policy. Foreign and Defense Policy. For anyone who wants a solid, but brief introduction to the workings and issues of American government.
One Book for Sister Sarah The reflection from the light shone on the book and back on me from the shelf, as I felt another impulse purchase coming on. I reflected how I had only one political science course throughout college. Not unlike the puppy dog at the kennel that licks you through the cage, the book was saying, "Pick me." I did.
My twentieth edition, hard cover copy provides everything we should know about how our government works, and therefore would be an excellent source for 98% of our population. Besides providing a DVD for interactive simulation of government working, it contains a copy of the U.S. Constitution (my fourth), beautiful maps, and illustrations of various demographics, including the breakdown of electoral votes. The book also covers everything you might want to know about balancing the nation's checkbook, running for Congress, who's got the power?, lobbying in America, a political survey asking readers what they believe, and much, much more.
For those who never had the benefit of such a course, or wondered if they missed something about politics through an education of coincidental learning and hard knocks, this book would be a thorough and ideal learning tool.
It is a frequent source of reference. I'm even thinking of sending a copy to Sarah Winkums.
Loved it The book arrived early, not a scratch, no writing in it, was cheaper than my school's book store. I couldn't be happier.
Absolutely terrible service I ordered this product on August 13th, and it is now September 17. It has not arrived yet. I needed that book for a class, and I will have to go out and buy a different copy just so I can do the reading. The service from this seller sucks!
STILL WAITING!!!! I STILL DONT HAVE THE BOOK I ORDERED!!! IT HAS BEEN OVER A MONTH AND I NEEDED IT FOR MY POLITICAL SCIENCE CLASS!!!
The leftist Version of American Government This is a great book if you don't mind all the "Bush Bashing" and leftist views of the authors. It does not present both sides equally and is very misleading to the average reader. The bias is very evident if you are independent minded and research both sides of an issue. I was very disappointed that my professor chose this book for the class. I have reviewed other political science books that are not as biased and present both sides.
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