American politics : the promises and the perils

This introductory American Politics textbook highlights political controversies and debates that make politics compelling and shows that politics has the potential - against formidable odds - to solve crucial public problems. What are the conditions in which America - and other countries - can promo...

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Main Authors Hofrenning, Daniel J. B. (Author), Chambers, Stefanie (Author)
Format Electronic eBook
LanguageEnglish
Published New York, NY : Routledge, 2025.
Subjects
Political culture > United States > Textbooks.
Political participation > United States > Textbooks.
Policy sciences > United States > Textbooks.
United States > Politics and government > Textbooks.
elektronické knihy
electronic books
Online AccessFull text
ISBN9781003474807
1003474802
9781040334270
104033427X
9781040334232
1040334237
9781032756134
9781032756103
Physical Description1 online resource

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Table of Contents:
  • The Constitution : can the Constitution prevent tyranny?
  • Political culture : does America bend toward justice?
  • Federalism : is federalism a force for justice-or injustice?
  • Civil rights : do we need more civil rights laws today?
  • Civil liberties : do our civil liberties go too far?
  • Political parties : why are parties so polarized? : is polarization ever good?
  • Interest groups : do lobbyists favor the wealthy?
  • Political opinion : what role does public opinion play in American democracy?
  • Elections : do political campaigns and elections matter?, Are they fair?
  • Congress : can Congress get anything done?
  • The presidency : is the president too powerful, or, not powerful enough?
  • The media : is the media a check against tyranny?
  • The courts : is the Supreme Court too political?
  • The bureaucracy : is the bureaucracy filled with neutral experts or is it a liberal deep state?
  • Public policymaking : what factors contribute to a successful public policymaking process?

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