The Basics of American Government

The Basics of American Government is a collaborative effort among eight current and one former faculty members in the Departments of Political Science and Criminal Justice at University of North Georgia. The purpose of this book is to offer a no-frills, low-cost, yet comprehensive overview of the American political system for students taking introductory courses in American national government.

Furthermore, the work combines the best aspects of both a traditional textbook and a reader in that most chapters offer a piece of original scholarship as a case study to bolster or reinforce the material presented in the chapter. In addition, many chapters present a civic engagement-type exercise and discussion questions intended to challenge, engage, and foster student participation in the political system.

The authors undertook this project for several reasons, most notably the high costs of textbooks for students and the lack of college-level scholarship found in most American Government texts. This 470-page, peer-reviewed, edited book that combines traditional material with original scholarship will cost students $27.99, well below market standards. All of the authors are experienced classroom instructors, subject matter experts, and published researchers in the field of American politics.

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The Basics of American Government

The Basics of American Government is a collaborative effort among eight current and one former faculty members in the Departments of Political Science and Criminal Justice at University of North Georgia. The purpose of this book is to offer a no-frills, low-cost, yet comprehensive overview of the American political system for students taking introductory courses in American national government.

Furthermore, the work combines the best aspects of both a traditional textbook and a reader in that most chapters offer a piece of original scholarship as a case study to bolster or reinforce the material presented in the chapter. In addition, many chapters present a civic engagement-type exercise and discussion questions intended to challenge, engage, and foster student participation in the political system.

The authors undertook this project for several reasons, most notably the high costs of textbooks for students and the lack of college-level scholarship found in most American Government texts. This 470-page, peer-reviewed, edited book that combines traditional material with original scholarship will cost students $27.99, well below market standards. All of the authors are experienced classroom instructors, subject matter experts, and published researchers in the field of American politics.

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The Basics of American Government is a collaborative effort among eight current and one former faculty members in the Departments of Political Science and Criminal Justice at University of North Georgia. The purpose of this book is to offer a no-frills, low-cost, yet comprehensive overview of the American political system for students taking introductory courses in American national government.

Furthermore, the work combines the best aspects of both a traditional textbook and a reader in that most chapters offer a piece of original scholarship as a case study to bolster or reinforce the material presented in the chapter. In addition, many chapters present a civic engagement-type exercise and discussion questions intended to challenge, engage, and foster student participation in the political system.

The authors undertook this project for several reasons, most notably the high costs of textbooks for students and the lack of college-level scholarship found in most American Government texts. This 470-page, peer-reviewed, edited book that combines traditional material with original scholarship will cost students $27.99, well below market standards. All of the authors are experienced classroom instructors, subject matter experts, and published researchers in the field of American politics.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781940771410
Publisher: University of North Georgia
Publication date: 08/14/2017
Edition description: 3rd ed.
Pages: 470
Product dimensions: 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.95(d)

Table of Contents

Preface v

Acknowledgements viii

Chapter 1: Theories of Democracy and Types of Government 1

Ross C. Alexander

Chapter 2: The U.S. Constitution 13

Ross C. Alexander

Chapter 3: Federalism 33

Charles H. “Trey” Wilson III

Chapter 4: Political Socialization and the Communications Media 61

Maria J. Albo and Barry D. Friedman

Chapter 5: Interest Groups 99

Carl D. Cavalli and Barry D. Friedman

Chapter 6: Political Parties, Voting, and Elections 135

Carl D. Cavalli

Chapter 7: Congress 179

Carl D. Cavalli

Chapter 8: The Presidency 217

Carl D. Cavalli

Chapter 9: Executive Agencies 245

Barry D. Friedman

Chapter 10: The Federal Judiciary 269

Brian M. Murphy

Chapter 11: Civil Liberties and Civil Rights 301

K. Michael Reese

Chapter 12: Public Policy 329

Barry D. Friedman

Chapter 13: State and Local Government 351

Ross C. Alexander

Supplement: Georgia Public Policy 379

Maria J. Albo and Mary Catherine Olive

Chapter 14: U.S. Foreign Policy 395

Jonathan S. Miner and Craig B. Greathouse

Chapter 15: Civic Engagement 429

Maria J. Albo

About the Authors 457

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