{"product_id":"the-democratic-debate-9781133604396","title":"The Democratic Debate","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFocusing on the tension between elite and popular models of democracy, individuals and movements that made a difference, and recent events, THE DEMOCRATIC DEBATE makes American democracy become more relevant, compelling, and lively.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1. Introduction: The Democratic Debate. 2. The Revolution and the Constitution: Origins of the Democratic Debate. 3. The Dilemma of American Federalism. 4. The American Political Economy. 5. Public Opinion and Political Culture: Can The People Be Fooled? 6. Democracy and Voting. 7. Campaigns: Organized Money versus Organized People. 8. U.S. Parties: Who Has a Voice? 9. The Media: Who Sets the Political Agenda? 10. Interest Group Politics: Popular Pressure or Elite Bias? 11. Mass Movement Politics: The Great Equalizer. 12. Congress: A Vehicle for Popular Democracy? 13. Presidential Leadership and Elite Democracy. 14. Bureaucracy: Myth and Reality. 15. The Judiciary and the Democratic Debate. 16. Civil Liberties and Civil Rights. 17. Economic and Social Policy: The Democratic Connections. 18. Foreign Policy in the National Security State.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1. Introduction: The Democratic Debate. 2. The Revolution and the Constitution: Origins of the Democratic Debate. 3. The Dilemma of American Federalism. 4. The American Political Economy. 5. Public Opinion and Political Culture: Can The People Be Fooled? 6. Democracy and Voting. 7. Campaigns: Organized Money versus Organized People. 8. U.S. Parties: Who Has a Voice? 9. The Media: Who Sets the Political Agenda? 10. Interest Group Politics: Popular Pressure or Elite Bias? 11. Mass Movement Politics: The Great Equalizer. 12. Congress: A Vehicle for Popular Democracy? 13. Presidential Leadership and Elite Democracy. 14. Bureaucracy: Myth and Reality. 15. The Judiciary and the Democratic Debate. 16. Civil Liberties and Civil Rights. 17. Economic and Social Policy: The Democratic Connections. 18. Foreign Policy in the National Security State.","brand":"Cengage Learning, Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49528871190871,"sku":"9781133604396","price":187.15,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781133604396.jpg?v=1731873353","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-democratic-debate-9781133604396","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}