PART ONE: FOUNDATIONS Chapter 1 American Political Culture: Seeking a More Perfect Union Chapter 2 Constitutional Democracy: Promoting Liberty and Self-Government Chapter 3 Federalism: Forging a Nation Chapter 4 Civil Liberties: Protecting Individual Rights Chapter 5 Equal Rights: Struggling Toward Fairness PART TWO: MASS POLITICS Chapter 6 Public Opinion and Political Socialization: Shaping the People's Voice Chapter 7 Political Participation and Voting: Expressing the Popular Will Chapter 8 Political Parties, Candidates, and Campaigns: Defining the Voters' Choice Chapter 9 Interest Groups: Organizing for Influence Chapter 10 The News Media: Communicating Political Images PART THREE: GOVERNING INSTITUTIONS Chapter 11 Congress: Balancing National Goals and Local Interests Chapter 12 The Presidency: Leading the Nation Chapter 13 The Federal Bureaucracy: Administering the Government Chapter 14 The Federal Judicial System: Applying the Law PART FOUR: PUBLIC POLICY Chapter 15 Economic and Environmental Policy: Contributing to Prosperity Chapter 16 Welfare and Education Policy: Providing for Personal Security and Need Chapter 17 Foreign and Defense Policy: Protecting the American Way PART FIVE: TEXAS GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS Chapter 18 Introduction to Texas Government Chapter 19 The State Constitution Chapter 20 Participation Politics and Interest Groups in Texas Politics Chapter 21 Political Parties and Elections in Texas Chapter 22 The Texas Legislature Chapter 23 The Office of Governor and State Agencies in Texas Chapter 24 The Court System in Texas Chapter 25 Local Governments in Texas Appendixes Glossary Notes Credits Index
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