1. American Political Culture: Seeking a More Perfect Union
2. Constitutional Democracy: Promoting Liberty and Self-Government
3. Federalism: Forging a nation
4. Civil Liberties: Protecting Individual Rights
5. Equal Rights: Struggling Toward Fairness
6. Public Opinion and Political Socialization: Shaping the People’s Voice
7. Political Participation and Voting: Expressing the Popular Will
8. Political Parties, Candidates, and Campaigns: Defining the Voter’s Choice
9. Interest Groups: Organizing for Influence
10. The News media: Communicating Political Images
11. Congress: Balancing National Goals and Local Interests
12. The Presidency: Leading the Nation
13. The Federal Bureaucracy; Administering the Government
14. The Judiciary: Applying the Law
15. Economic and Environmental Policy: Contributing to Prosperity
16. Welfare and Education Policy; Providing for Personal Security and Need
17. Foreign and Defense Policy: Protecting the American Way
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