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Politics in America, Texas Edition
ISBN: 9780130497086 | 0130497088
Edition: 5thFormat: Hardcover
Publisher: Pearson College Div
Pub. Date: 1/1/2003
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This highly-regarded introduction to politics in America is clearly and concisely written, providing the reader with a great basis for understanding our political system. Included in this edition is a study of politics in Texas, an important facet of politics in our country. With its timely illustrations, case studies, and explanation of current controversies, it is a must-read for anyone interested in how our political system functions. This lively, absorbing narrative examines the struggle for power: the participants, stakes, processes, and the institutional arenas. This Texas edition includes additional chapters concerning politics in that state: the social and economic milieu; the Texas Constitution; interest groups, political parties and elections; the legislature; the executive branch and bureaucracy; the judiciary; and local government in Texas. For anyone interested in our American political system; especially those with an interest in Texas politics, including government workers, policymakers, and politicians.
I. POLITICS.
1. Politics: Who Gets What, When, and How.
2. Political Culture: Ideas in Conflict.
2. Political Culture: Ideas in Conflict.
II. CONSTITUTION.
3. The Constitution: Limiting Governmental Power.
4. Federalism: Dividing Governmental Power.
4. Federalism: Dividing Governmental Power.
III. PARTICIPANTS.
5. Opinion and Participation: Thinking and Acting in Politics.
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7. Political Parties: Organizing Politics.
8. Campaigns and Elections: Deciding Who Governs.
9. Interest Groups: Getting Their Share and More.
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7. Political Parties: Organizing Politics.
8. Campaigns and Elections: Deciding Who Governs.
9. Interest Groups: Getting Their Share and More.
IV. INSTITUTIONS.
10. Congress: Politics on Capitol Hill.
11. The President: White House Politics.
12. The Bureaucracy: Bureaucratic Politics.
13. Courts: Judicial Politics.
11. The President: White House Politics.
12. The Bureaucracy: Bureaucratic Politics.
13. Courts: Judicial Politics.
V. OUTCOMES.
14. Politics and Personal Liberty.
15. Politics and Civil Rights.
16. Politics and the Economy.
17. Politics and Social Welfare.
18. Politics and National Security.
APPENDIX:
15. Politics and Civil Rights.
16. Politics and the Economy.
17. Politics and Social Welfare.
18. Politics and National Security.
APPENDIX:
The Declaration of Independence. The Federalist, No. 10, James Madison. The Federalist, No. 51, James Madison. Presidents and Vice Presidents. Presidential Elections and Voting. Party Control of Congress.
Basic Version: Table of Contents as above for Chapters 1-15 only. No separate policy chapters in this version.
Texas Edition: Table of Contents as above plus these additional chapters concerning Texas politics:
19. The Social and Economic Milieu of Texas Politics.
20. The Texas Constitution.
21. Interest Groups, Political Parties, and Elections in Texas.
22. The Texas Legislature.
23. The Texas Executive and Bureaucracy.
24. The Texas Judiciary.
25. Local Government in Texas: Cities, Towns, Counties, and Special Districts.
Glossary.
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