American Political Process (Paperback, 7th edition)

Contents:
1.The Framework of American Politics The People of the United States A Mobile Society The Historical Framework Amendments to the Constitution The Separation of Powers Checks and Balances Political Culture 2. Making the Laws: The American Congress The Role of the Legislature The Membership of Congress A Bicameral Legislature Congressional Committees Elected Party Leaders Republican Control of Congress Factors Influencing Voting in Congress Legislative Process in Congress Financial Control by Congress Congressional Oversight 3. Law Execution: The President and Administration The Different Roles of the President The Growth of the Presidential Office The Limits of Presidential Power Dimensions of Presidential Power Personal and Institutional Perspectives on the Presidency Sources of Presidential Support Executive Office of the President The Cabinet The Vice-President Organisation of the Executive Branch The Executive Departments The Executive Agencies Independent Regulatory Commissions The Federal Civil Service 4. Law Adjudication: The Supreme Court and the Judiciary Structure of the American Judiciary Appointment of the Federal Judiciary The Supreme Court and the Role of Governance Judicial Activism and the Warren Court The Burger Court 1969-1986 The Rehnquist Court since 1986 Major Decisions of the Burger and Rehnquist Courts Political Nature of the Supreme Court 5. Pressure Group Politics The American System and Pressure Group Activity Different Types of Pressure Group Methods of Pressure Group Influence The Role of Pressure Groups in the American system The Checks on Pressure Group Influence 6. Party Politics The Structure of American Parties The American Two-Party System Minor Parties and Independent Campaigns Political Parties Today 7. Elections & Voting Who Runs for the Presidency? The Nomination Process The Presidential Election Campaign The Electoral College Participation in Elections Congressional Elections Administration of Elections Financing Elections 8. Federalism, the States and Local Government The Federal Principle Development of Modern Federalism Dual Federalism and Cooperative Federalism The New Federalism, Revenue Sharing and Block Grants President Reagan and New Federalism Federalism in the 1990s The Rehnquist Supreme Court and Contemporary Federalism The Organization of State and Local Governments The Roles of State and Local Governments The Problems of Modern Federalism Appendices: The Constitution of the United States List of Presidents and Vice-Presidents Glossary Index

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	September 2003
First published:	2004
Authors:	Alan Grant
Dimensions:	246 x 174 x 19mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	336
Edition:	7th edition
ISBN-13:	978-0-415-28821-7
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > General Promotions
LSN:	0-415-28821-5
Barcode:	9780415288217

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