America at odds : an introduction to American government /
Sidlow, Edward, 1952-
America at odds : an introduction to American government / Edward Sidlow, Beth Henschen. - second edition - xl, 582 pages : chiefly color illustrations, color maps ; 28 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
America enters the 21st century -- the constitution -- federalism -- civil liberties -- civil rights -- political culture and ideology -- interest groups -- political parties -- public opinion and voting -- campaigns and elections -- politics and the media -- politics in cyberspace -- Congress -- the presidency -- the bureaucracy -- the judiciary.
Presents facts of American politics, organised around the theme of democracy. Each chapter examines the tension between elite and popular models of democracy and the impact of that tension on institutions, processes, and policy. This book presents a picture of popular democrats, from the anti-federalists to contemporary social movements.
0534569889
United States--Politics and government.
320.473 / S.E.A
America at odds : an introduction to American government / Edward Sidlow, Beth Henschen. - second edition - xl, 582 pages : chiefly color illustrations, color maps ; 28 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
America enters the 21st century -- the constitution -- federalism -- civil liberties -- civil rights -- political culture and ideology -- interest groups -- political parties -- public opinion and voting -- campaigns and elections -- politics and the media -- politics in cyberspace -- Congress -- the presidency -- the bureaucracy -- the judiciary.
Presents facts of American politics, organised around the theme of democracy. Each chapter examines the tension between elite and popular models of democracy and the impact of that tension on institutions, processes, and policy. This book presents a picture of popular democrats, from the anti-federalists to contemporary social movements.
0534569889
United States--Politics and government.
320.473 / S.E.A