American Government, Second Edition /

This exciting new book explores the role of government, politics, and policy in American lives. Full of real life applications and scenarios, this text encourages and enables political thinking. The second edition has been updated to include recent developments in U.S. politics and government. This...

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Main Authors: Lenz, Timothy O., 1952- (Author), Holman, Mirya (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Gainesville [Florida] : Orange Grove Texts Plus, [2018]
Edition:Second edition.
Series:Book collections on Project MUSE.
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505 0 |a Why government? Why politics? -- The U.S. system of constitutional government -- Congress -- The presidency -- The courts -- Federalism -- The media, politics, and government -- Public opinion -- Political ideology -- Political participation -- Political parties -- Interest groups -- Public policy -- Economic policy -- Food policy -- Civil liberties and civil rights -- Global affairs. 
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