Brief Introduction to Us Politics

by RobertJ.McKeever (Author), PhilipJohnDavies (Author)

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  Paperback
  2006

  $41.17

  A Brief Introduction to American Politicsprovides a coherent and succinct account of how contemporary American politics blends enduring principles with the realities and demands of the present day. Beginning with a brief overview of American society today, the book introduces the constitutional framework of American politics and the fluid concept and practice of federalism. It also covers the major features of the representative process, looking at both elections and main players such as parties, interest groups, and the media. Chapters on the major institutions of the federal government - the presidency, the Congress, and the Supreme Court - examines how they are simultaneously independent and constrained by each other. Chapters on domestic and foreign policy demonstrate how government and politics work in connection with the system's main outputs. A Brief Introduction to American Politicsis a shorter version of Politics USA and is intended for students who need an introduction to the essential features of the American political system.

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  Paperback
  1999

  $3.25

  Written by three leading experts, Politics USA is the complete introduction to politics and government in the USA. Divided into eight parts, the book examines the US political system from an historical and institutional framework, discussing both the mechanics of American government and domestic and foreign policy. The text moves from examination of the constitutional and historical foundations of US government, through the representative process, to a discussion of the legislative, executive and judicial system. A further section deals in depth with several key policy studies. Each section is packed with pedagogical features and the book is attractively designed. This is the definitive textbook on American studies.