Gary Wasserman, Elliott Fullmer

The Basics of American Politics (eBook, PDF)

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

This brief, student-friendly text offers a concise and accessible introduction to the nuts and bolts of the American system of government. For introductory students of American government, this brief and affordable text is especially ideal for advanced placement courses, community colleges, and international programs in American Studies.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis
• Seitenzahl: 350
• Erscheinungstermin: 25. Januar 2023
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781000841725
• Artikelnr.: 67389240

Autorenporträt

Gary Wasserman has shaped a career in teaching, public service, political consulting, and writing. He recently wrote The Doha Experiment about his eight years as a Professor of Government at Georgetown University in Qatar. He now lives in Portland, Oregon.

Elliott Fullmer is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Randolph-Macon College in Ashland, Virginia. He is the author of two recent books, Tuesday's Gone: America's Early Voting Revolution and Everyone's Democracy. His research on elections and voting behavior has also appeared in Presidential Studies Quarterly, American Politics Research, Election Law Journal, and other outlets.

Inhaltsangabe

1. What Is Politics? 2. The Constitution: Rules of the Game 3. The
Executive Branch: The Presidency and Bureaucracy 4. The Legislative Branch:
Congress 5. The Judicial Branch: The Supreme Court and the Federal Court
System 6. Civil Rights and Liberties: Protecting the Players 7. Voters and
Political Parties 8. Interest Groups and the Media 9. Who Wins? Who Loses?
Pluralism vs. Elitism vs. Tribalism