American Government, Second Edition

This exciting new book explores the role of government, politics, and policy in American lives. Full of real life applications and scenarios, this text encourages and enables political thinking. The second edition has been updated to include recent developments in U.S. politics and government. This...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Otros Autores: Lenz, Timothy O., 1952- author (author), Holman, Mirya, author
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Baltimore, Maryland : University Press of Florida 2018
2020
Edición:Second edition
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Ver en Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull:https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009434181306719
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Why government? Why politics?
  • The U.S. system of constitutional government
  • Congress
  • The presidency
  • The courts
  • Federalism
  • The media, politics, and government
  • Public opinion
  • Political ideology
  • Political participation
  • Political parties
  • Interest groups
  • Public policy
  • Economic policy
  • Food policy
  • Civil liberties and civil rights
  • Global affairs.