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Book SynopsisBy The People: Debating American Government, Sixth Edition, presents essential content in a compelling story geared for today''s students. Through each edition, this text has built on this successful approach to engage students in the rich and important debates of our times. Now powered by an enhanced e-book and additional digitals learning tools, this book helps students to become thoughtful and informed citizens.
Trade ReviewBy the People provides a smart and accessible introduction to the key questions, dilemmas, institutions, practices, and processes that structure the theory and practice of American politics. The text is contemporary, relevant, interesting, engagingly written, and provides a solid foundation for in-class lecture, discussion, and applied activity. * Joanna Mosser, Lower Columbia College *
By the People is extremely current in its materials and examples, approachable and engaging for students, and clearly conveys a great deal of information in a workable text. * Andra Kent, West Virginia University *
Table of ContentsAbout the Authors Preface Acknowledgments PART I: IDEAS AND RIGHTS 1. The Spirit of American Politics 2. The Ideas That Shape America 3. The Constitution 4. Federalism 5. Civil Liberties 6. The Struggle for Civil Rights PART II: POLITICAL BEHAVIOR 7. Public Opinion 8. Political Participation 9. Media, Technology, and Government 10. Campaigns and Elections 11. Political Parties 12. Interest Groups PART III: POLITICAL INSTITUTIONS 13. Congress 14. The Presidency 15. Bureaucracy 16. The Judicial Branch PART IV: POLICYMAKING 17. Public Policymaking and Budgeting 18. Foreign Policy APPENDIX I The Declaration of Independence APPENDIX II The Constitution of the United States of America APPENDIX III The Federalist Papers APPENDIX IV Presidential Elections, Congressional Control, 1789-2020 Glossary Notes Credits Index
