The American Democracy, 10th Edition (Patterson)Table of ContentsPreface Supplements Package Acknowledgements PART 1 Foundations 1. Political Thinking: Becoming a responsible Citizen 2. Constitutional Democracy: Promoting Liberty and Self Government 3. Federalism: Forging a nation 4. Civil Liberties: Protecting Individual Rights 5. Equal Rights: Struggling toward Fairness PART 2 Mass Politics 6. Public Opinion and Political Socialization: Shaping the People's Voice 7. Political Participation: Activating the Popular Will 8. Political Parties, Candidates, and Campaigns: Defining the Voter's Choice 9. Interest Groups: Organizing for Influence 10. The News Media: Communicating Political Images PART 3 Governing Institutions 11. Congress: Balancing national Goals and Local Interests 12. The Presidency: Leading the Nation 13. The Federal Bureaucracy: Administering the Government 14. The Federal Judicial System: Applying the Law Part 4 Public Policy 15. Economic and Environmental Policy: Contributing to Prosperity 16. Welfare and Education Policy: Providing for Personal Security and need 17. Foreign Policy: Protecting the American Way 18. State and Local Politics: Maintaining Our Differences Appendixes Glossary Notes Credits Index |