PART ONE: FOUNDATIONS Chapter 1 American Political Culture: Seeking a More Perfect Union Chapter 2 Constitutional Democracy: Promoting Liberty and Self-Government Chapter 3 Federalism: Forging a Nation Chapter 4 Civil Liberties: Protecting Individual Rights Chapter 5 Equal Rights: Struggling Toward Fairness PART TWO: MASS POLITICS Chapter 6 Public Opinion and Political Socialization: Shaping the People’s Voice Chapter 7 Political Participation and Voting: Expressing the Popular Will Chapter 8 Political Parties, Candidates, and Campaigns: Defining the Voters' Choice Chapter 9 Interest Groups: Organizing for Influence Chapter 10 The News Media: Communicating Political Images PART THREE: GOVERNING INSTITUTIONS Chapter 11 Congress: Balancing National Goals and Local Interests Chapter 12 The Presidency: Leading the Nation Chapter 13 The Federal Bureaucracy: Administering the Government Chapter 14 The Federal Judicial System: Applying the Law PART FOUR: PUBLIC POLICY Chapter 15 Economic and Environmental Policy: Contributing to Prosperity Chapter 16 Welfare and Education Policy: Providing for Personal Security and Need Chapter 17 Foreign and Defense Policy: Protecting the American Way Chapter 18 State and Local Politics: Maintaining Our Differences Appendixes Glossary Notes Credits Indexes
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