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American Government Roots and Reform

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ISBN-10: 0205652190

ISBN-13: 9780205652198

Edition: 10th 2009

Authors: Karen J. O'Connor, Larry J. Sabato

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Guided by the belief that students must first understand the origins of American government to fully understand the issues facing the United States today, this market-leading text offers the strongest coverage of both history and current events of any college textbook devoted to American politics. From hallmark features like ldquo;The Living Constitutionrdquo; to new features like the illustrated historical timelines,American Government: Continuity and Changeprovides the historical context students need to understand our government and the most crucial and controversial issues affecting the nation in the 21st century. This bestselling book has been extensively revised to provide in-depth…    
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Book details

List price: $178.40
Edition: 10th
Copyright year: 2009
Publisher: Longman Publishing Group
Publication date: 12/23/2008
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 832
Size: 8.50" wide x 10.75" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 3.872
Language: English

Dr. Sabato is an election analyst, a former Rhodes Scholar & Danforth fellow. He has appeared on dozens of nationally broadcast television shows, including "Nightline", "Face the Nation", "The Today Show", "Good Morning America", "48 Hours", "Larry King Live", & the "Jim Lehrer News Hour". He has served on many national & state commissions & is the recipient of more than two dozen major scholarships, grants & academic awards.

Foundations of Government
The Political Landscape
The Constitution
Federalism
State and Local Government
Civil Liberties
Civil Rights
Institutions of Government
Congress
The Presidency
The Executive Branch and the Federal Bureaucracy
The Judiciary
Political Behavior
Political Socialization and Public Opinion
Political Parties
Voting and Elections
The Campaign Process
The Media
Interest Groups
Public Policy
Domestic Policy
Economic Policy
Foreign and Defense Policy
Appendices
The Declaration of Independence
Federalist No. 10
Federalist No. 51
Presidents, Congresses, and Chief Justices: 1789-2009