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The American Democracy, 9/e

Thomas E. Patterson, Harvard University

ISBN: 0073403873
Copyright year: 2009

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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: Activating 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

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