American government : conflict, compromise, and citizenship / Christopher J. Bosso, John H. Portz, Michael C. Tolley.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bosso, Christopher J. (Christopher John), 1956- author.

Portz, John, 1953- author.

Tolley, Michael Carlton, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Political participation--United States.

Political participation.

Political culture--United States.

Political culture.

United States--Politics and government.

United States.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (591 pages) : illustrations, photographs, tables

Place of Publication:

London : Routledge, 2018.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

"Woven through this text is the unifying theme that American politics represents conflict and compromise, in direct opposition to the increasingly commonly held view that all politics are dirty and all politicians are crooks. By presenting a balance of essential factual content with a broad assessment of system dynamics and their policy effects, the authors provide an accessible yet sophisticated overview of American politics.Features: Coherent theme of conflict versus compromise in the American political system Consistent examination of American history for institutional development Emphasis on the positive role of citizenship in shaping good government Each chapter is accompanied by primary source readings Concise 12 chapter format Our computerized test bank is available for PC based Windows operating systems. Over 1000 test items (including multiple choice, true-false, short answer and essay questions) are offered via the ESATEST 2000 system. This system includes numerous options for creating and editing tests, options for creating multiple versions of a single test, and allows professors to administer tests via LAN or Web-based testing centers. A simple, user-friendly interface, along with animated program guides add to the program's ease of use."--Provided by publisher.

Contents:

chapter 1 American Politics

Transforming Conflict into Compromise / Christopher J. Bosso John H. Portz Michael C. Tolley

chapter 2 The Constitution as a Political Document / Christopher J. Bosso John H. Portz Michael C. Tolley

chapter 3 Federalism

One Nation, Many Governments / Christopher J. Bosso John H. Portz Michael C. Tolley

chapter 4 Civil Rights and Liberties / Christopher J. Bosso John H. Portz Michael C. Tolley

chapter 5 Public Values, Public Opinion, and Mass Media / Christopher J. Bosso John H. Portz Michael C. Tolley

chapter 6 Political Parties and Elections / Christopher J. Bosso John H. Portz Michael C. Tolley

chapter 7 Interest Groups, Conflict, and Power / Christopher J. Bosso John H. Portz Michael C. Tolley

chapter 8 Congress / Christopher J. Bosso John H. Portz Michael C. Tolley

chapter 9 The Presidency / Christopher J. Bosso John H. Portz Michael C. Tolley

chapter 10 The Federal Bureaucracy / Christopher J. Bosso John H. Portz Michael C. Tolley

chapter 11 The Judiciary / Christopher J. Bosso John H. Portz Michael C. Tolley

chapter 12 Challenges for American Democracy / Christopher J. Bosso John H. Portz Michael C. Tolley.

Notes:

Includes index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

0-429-98199-6

0-429-50236-2

0-429-97091-9

1-4294-8831-X

9780429502361

OCLC:

1029241267