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Government by the People, 27th edition

Published by Pearson (July 9, 2021) © 2022

  • David B. Magleby Brigham Young University
  • Paul C. Light New York University
  • Christine L. Nemacheck The College of William & Mary

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Title overview

Government by the People: Structure, Action and Impact provides a constitutional anchor for critical thinking that helps you become an informed participant in the decisions and processes of our democracy. Authors David Magleby, Paul Light and Christine Nemacheck reveal to you the stake you have in our government and help you see the ways you can make a difference. When you learn the structures of American government and politics, and act on that knowledge through participation, you can have an impact on the future of your community, the nation and the world.

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Table of contents

PART I: CONSTITUTIONAL PRINCIPLES

  1. Constitutional Democracy
  2. Constitutional Foundations
  3. American Federalism

PART II: THE POLITICAL PROCESS

  1. The American Political Landscape
  2. Interest Groups
  3. Political Parties
  4. Public Opinion, Ideology, Participation, and Voting
  5. Campaigns and Elections
  6. The Media and U.S. Politics

PART III: POLICY-MAKING INSTITUTIONS

  1. Congress
  2. The Presidency
  3. The Federal Bureaucracy and Public Policy
  4. The Judiciary

PART IV: RIGHTS AND LIBERTIES

  1. Civil Liberties
  2. Civil Rights

PART V: THE POLITICS OF NATIONAL POLICY

  1. Economic and Social Policy
  2. Foreign and Defense Policy

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