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Book Synopsis
Provides a concise, up-to-date and accessible introduction to US government and politics. It offers a survey of core institutions such as the presidency, Congress and the US Supreme Court, assesses the electoral system and considers the part played by organized interests and political parties.

Table of Contents

Introduction and preface
1. Elections and campaigns
2. Political parties and voting behaviour
3. Organised interests, lobbying and advocacy
4. The US Constitution
5. Congress and the passage of legislation
6. The president and the executive branch
7. The US Supreme Court, jurisprudence and rights
8. Theories, perspectives and concepts
Index

US Politics Today Third Edition

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      Publisher: Manchester University Press
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 01/08/2012
      ISBN13: 9780719082191, 978-0719082191
      ISBN10: 719082196

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Provides a concise, up-to-date and accessible introduction to US government and politics. It offers a survey of core institutions such as the presidency, Congress and the US Supreme Court, assesses the electoral system and considers the part played by organized interests and political parties.

      Table of Contents

      Introduction and preface
      1. Elections and campaigns
      2. Political parties and voting behaviour
      3. Organised interests, lobbying and advocacy
      4. The US Constitution
      5. Congress and the passage of legislation
      6. The president and the executive branch
      7. The US Supreme Court, jurisprudence and rights
      8. Theories, perspectives and concepts
      Index

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