American Government in Action: Principle, Process, PoliticsThis book utilizes a unique framework — principle, process, politics — to help readers understand the American political system. In addition, the book encourages readers to become active citizens by providing examples and information to show them how. It features questions that explore why some controversies remain unresolved and challenge readers to arrive at their own conclusions about important issues in American politics; provides marginal definitions for quick reference to important terms. |
Contents
Constitutional Foundations 1 Understanding American Politics | 1 |
Americas Constitutional Design | 28 |
Women for and against the Constitution | 39 |
Copyright | |
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References to this book
Modern Presidential Electioneering: An Organizational and Comparative Approach Jody C. Baumgartner No preview available - 2000 |