Featured Law & Government Titles for Public Libraries
Overview
Provides readers with everything they need to know about the structure and function of American government. Each volume in this comprehensive set is devoted to a major branch of government.
Front Cover.
Half Title Page.
Title Page.
Copyright Page.
Contents.
Introduction.
1: Introduction to the American Political System.
2: American Political Culture.
3: Political Power in America.
4: Justice and Civic Responsibility.
5: The Founding Fathers and the American Revolution.
6: Creating the American Republic.
7: Civil Liberties and Civil Rights.
8: Capitalism and the American Political System.
Glossary.
Selected Bibliography.
Title Page.
Copyright Page.
Contents.
Introduction.
1: The Historical Foundations of Congress.
2: The Constitutional Foundations of Congress.
3: The Political Evolution of Congress.
4: Representation in Congress.
5: Electing Members of Congress.
6: How Congress is Organized.
7: Congress as Lawmaker.
8: Interbranch Relations.
Glossary.
Selected Bibliography.
Title Page.
Copyright Page.
Contents.
Introduction.
1: The Historical Foundations of the Presidency.
2: The Constitutional Foundations of the Presidency.
3: The Political Evolution of the Presidency: The National Security State.
4: The Political Evolution of the Presidency: The Welfare State.
5: Political Parties, Electoral Politics, and the Public Presidency.
6: Vice Presidents, Presidential Advisers, and America’s First Ladies.
7: The Presidential Policy-Making Process.
Glossary.
Selected Bibliography.
Title Page.
Copyright Page.
Contents.
Introduction.
1: The Historical Foundations of the Judiciary.
2: The Constitutional Foundations of the Judiciary.
3: The Political Evolution of the Judiciary: Economic Scrutiny.
4: The Political Evolution of the Judiciary: Securing Equality.
