A Brief Introduction to US Politics (Paperback, Brief Ed)

A Brief Introduction to American Politicsprovides a coherent and succinct account of how contemporary American politics blends enduring principles with the realities and demands of the present day. Beginning with a brief overview of American society today, the book introduces the constitutional framework of American politics and the fluid concept and practice of federalism. It also covers the major features of the representative process, looking at both elections and main players such as parties, interest groups, and the media. Chapters on the major institutions of the federal government - the presidency, the Congress, and the Supreme Court - examines how they are simultaneously independent and constrained by each other. Chapters on domestic and foreign policy demonstrate how government and politics work in connection with the system's main outputs. A Brief Introduction to American Politicsis a shorter version of Politics USA and is intended for students who need an introduction to the essential features of the American political system.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	2006
First published:	2005
Authors:	Robert J. McKeever
Dimensions:	246 x 189 x 13mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	214
Edition:	Brief Ed
ISBN-13:	978-0-582-47341-6
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > General
LSN:	0-582-47341-1
Barcode:	9780582473416

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