Government by the People 2011 National, State, and Local

Name: Government by the People 2011 National, State, and Local
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ISBN: 9780205828432

ISBN-10: 0205828434

ISBN-13: 9780205828432

Edition: 24th 2011

Authors: David B. Magleby, Paul Charles Light, Christine L. Nemacheck

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Updated in a new 24 th editionGovernment by the People, National, State, and Local Editiondemonstrates that politics matters by emphasizing the accomplishments of a governmentof the people,bythe people,andforthe people.Building on decades of authoritative scholarship, this completely updated text continues to offer accessible, carefully crafted, and straightforward coverage of the foundations of American politics, as well as a consistent focus on the achievements of a government by the people. The National, State, and Local Edition includes the exact same coverage as the National version, but with additional chapters devoted to State & Local Politics.

Book details

List price: $205.60
Edition: 24th
Copyright year: 2011
Publisher: Longman Publishing Group
Publication date: 12/14/2010
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 864
Size: 8.00" wide x 11.00" long x 1.25" tall
Weight: 4.356
Language: English



Introduction: Government by the People



Constitutional Principles



Constitutional Democracy



Constitutional Foundations The Constitution of the United States



American Federalism



The Political Process



Political Culture and Ideology



The American Political Landscape



Interest Groups



Political Parties



Public Opinion, Participation, and Voting



Campaigns and Elections



The Media and U.S. Politics



Policy Making Institutions



Congress



The Presidency



The Federal Bureaucracy



The Judiciary



Rights and Liberties



Civil Liberties



Civil Rights



The Politics of National Policy



The Policy Process



Making Economic Policy



Making Social Policy



Making Foreign and Defense Policy



State and Local Government



State and Local Politics



State Constitutions



Parties and Elections in the States



State Legislatures



State Governors



Judges and Justice in the States



Local Governments and Metropolitics



Making State and Local Policy



Staffing and Financing State and Local Governments


Conclusion: Sustaining Constitutional Democracy