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  1. Political Culture: The Core Principles of American Government
  2. America's Core Values
    1. Liberty, Equality, and Self-Government
    2. The Power and Limits of Americans' Ideals
  3. Politics: The Resolution of Conflict
    1. The Social Contract
    2. The Rules of American Politics
      1. Democracy
      2. Constitutionalism
      3. Capitalism
  4. Political Power and Authority: The Control of Policy
    1. Theories of Power
      1. Majoritarianism: Government by the People
      2. Pluralism: Government by Groups
      3. Elitism: Government by a Few
      4. Bureaucratic Rule: Government by Administrators
    2. Who Governs?
  5. The Concept of a Political System and this Book's Organization





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