Struggle for Democracy

Name: Struggle for Democracy
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ISBN: 9780205771295

ISBN-10: 0205771297

ISBN-13: 9780205771295

Edition: 10th 2011 (Revised)

Authors: Edward S. Greenberg, Benjamin I. Page

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This text's critical thinking approach to American government challenges students to evaluate the quality of democracy in America within a unique framework that offers a holistic view of our system.This unique text challenges students to think critically about American government and politics through the use of two compelling organizational themes. The first theme, "Using the Democracy Standard," provide students with a yardstick for evaluating how democratic our system of government is, and asks students to apply their critical thinking skills throughout each chapter. The text's second theme, "Using the Framework," helps students develop a holistic understanding of our political system by…

Book details

List price: $152.20
Edition: 10th
Copyright year: 2011
Publisher: Longman Publishing Group
Publication date: 12/13/2010
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 768
Size: 8.25" wide x 10.75" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 3.036




Introduction: Main Themes



Democracy and American Politics



Structure



The Constitution



Federalism: States and Nation



The Structural Foundations of American Government and Politics



Political Linkage



Public Opinion



The News Media



Interest Groups and Business Corporations



Social Movements



Political Parties



Voting, Campaigns, and Elections



Government and Governing



Congress



The Presidency



The Executive Branch



The Courts



What Government Does



Civil Liberties: The Struggle for Freedom



Civil Rights: The Struggle for Political Equality



The Budget and Economic Policies



Social Safety Nets



Foreign Policy and National Defense