Jon R. Bond, Texas A & M University, Kevin B. Smith, University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
EDITION STATEMENT
Edition Statement
Second edition.
.PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC
Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.
New York :
Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.
Routledge,
Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.
2016.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item
xxiii, 755 pages ;
Dimensions
24 cm
INTERNAL BIBLIOGRAPHIES/INDEXES NOTE
Text of Note
Includes bibliographical references and index.
CONTENTS NOTE
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The basics of democracy -- The Constitutional framework. The American Constitution -- Federalism -- Civil liberties -- Civil rights -- Connecting citizens to government. Interest groups -- Political parties -- The mass media and politics -- Public opinion and political socialization -- Elections -- Political participation and voting behavior -- Official decision making. Congress -- The Presidency -- The bureaucracy -- The federal judiciary -- Conclusion. Core democratic principles and public policy.