Essentials of American Government : Roots and Reform, 2011 Edition, Books a la Carte Edition
by O'Connor, Karen; Sabato, Larry J.; Yanus, Alixandra B.Edition: 10th
Format: Loose-leaf
Pub. Date: 2010-12-30
Publisher(s): Pearson
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Summary
This edition features the exact same content as the traditional text in a convenient, three-hole- punched, loose-leaf version. Books agrave; la Carte also offer a great value for your studentsthis format costs significantly less than a new textbook. Updated in a new 2011 edition,Essentials of American Governmentprovides the historical context students need to understand our government and the most crucial and controversial issues affecting the nation in the 21st century. This bestselling book has been extensively revised to provide in-depth coverage of President Barack Obamars"s first two years in office and the 111 th Congress, the 2010 congressional elections, continued concerns related to the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, and domestic concerns related to health care reform and the economy.
Table of Contents
I. FOUNDATIONS OF GOVERNMENT
1. The Political Landscape
2. The Constitution
3. Federalism
4. Civil Liberties
5. Civil Rights
II. INSTITUTIONS OF GOVERNMENT
6. Congress
7. The Presidency
8. The Executive Branch and the Federal Bureaucracy
9. The Judiciary
III. POLITICAL BEHAVIOR.
10. Public Opinion and the News Media
11. Political Parties and Interest Groups
12. Campaigns, Elections, and Voting
13. Domestic and Economic Policy
14. Foreign and Defense Policy
Appendices.
The Declaration of Independence
Federalist No. 10
Federalist No. 51
Federalist No. 78
Presidents, Congresses, and Chief Justices: 1789-2010
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