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The Basics of American Government

By Carl Cavalli

The Basics of American Government Law

The Basics of American Government

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The Basics of American Government is a collaborative effort among eight current and one former faculty members in the Departments of Political Science and Criminal Justice at University of North Georgia. The purpose of this book is to offer a no-frills, low-cost, yet comprehensive overview of the American political system for students taking introductory courses in American national government.Furthermore, the work combines the best aspects of both a traditional textbook and a reader in that most chapters offer a piece of original scholarship as a case study to bolster or reinforce the material presented in the chapter. In addition, many chapters present a civic engagement-type exercise and discussion questions intended to challenge, engage, and foster student participation in the political system.The authors undertook this project for several reasons, most notably the high costs of textbooks for students and the lack of college-level scholarship found in most American Government texts. This 470-page, peer-reviewed, edited book that combines traditional material with original scholarship will cost students $27.99, well below market standards. All of the authors are experienced classroom instructors, subject matter experts, and published researchers in the field of American politics.
Contents:Theories of Democracy and Types of GovernmentThe U.S. ConstitutionFederalismPolitical Socialization and the Communications MediaInterest GroupsPolitical Parties, Voting, and ElectionsCongressThe PresidencyExecutive AgenciesThe Federal JudiciaryCivil Liberties and Civil RightsPublic PolicyState and Local GovernmentGeorgia Public PolicyU.S. Foreign Policy
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Edition:
5
Number of Pages:
332
Release Date:
2025-10-14
Publication Date:
2025-10-14
Publisher:
University of North Georgia
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
1959203118
ISBN13:
9781959203117
Weight:
482 g
Height:
152 cm
Width:
229 cm
Thickness:
18 cm
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