American Democracy Now

1202 Pages·2016·19.84 MB·English

by  Brigid Callahan Harrison

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Concept Clips
Expanded to now include audio, Concept Clips are engaging videos that walk students through
the more difficult concepts in the American government course (such as the Electoral College,
Supreme Court procedures, or how to evaluate a public opinion poll).
Interactive Data Analysis
Help your students consume political data in a meaningful way. Students in the American
Government course now have the ability to interact with political data visualizations to gain
insight into important factors that shape our political process. Students can review electoral
turnout over time or contemplate how demographic shifts in the American population will
impact future elections. These interactive charts and maps are paired with auto-grade and
critical thinking questions to enhance student understanding.
To learn more about American Government visit the McGraw-Hill Education American
Government page: bit.ly/MHEAmGov
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AMERICAN DEMOCRACY NOW, FIFTH EDITION
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Brief
Contents
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CHAPTER 1 PEOPLE, POLITICS, AND PARTICIPATION
32
CHAPTER 2 THE CONSTITUTION
74
THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
84
CHAPTER 3 FEDERALISM
114
CHAPTER 4 CIVIL LIBERTIES
 150
CHAPTER 5 CIVIL RIGHTS
186
CHAPTER 6 POLITICAL SOCIALIZATION AND PUBLIC OPINION
216
CHAPTER 7 INTEREST GROUPS
246
CHAPTER 8 POLITICAL PARTIES
280
CHAPTER 9 CAMPAIGNS, ELECTIONS, AND VOTING
314
CHAPTER 10 THE MEDIA
338
CHAPTER 11 POLITICS AND TECHNOLOGY
370
CHAPTER 12 CONGRESS
404
CHAPTER 13 THE PRESIDENCY
438
CHAPTER 14 THE BUREAUCRACY