The American Constitution
Edition: 1
Copyright: 2023
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Guided by the belief that students must understand the origins and structure of The American Constitution to fully grasp how today’s government works, this text explains the philosophies that informed and the institutions that were established by the country’s founding documents, as well as the story of how these institutions have changed throughout our nation’s history.
Chapter 1: American Politics and Founding Principles
Chapter 2: The U.S. Constitution
Chapter 3: Federalism
Chapter 4: Congress and Policy Making
Chapter 5: The Presidency
Chapter 6: The Executive Branch
Chapter 7: The Judiciary
Chapter 8: Civil Liberties and Civil Rights
Chapter 9: Political Parties and Interest Groups
Chapter 10: Elections and Public Opinion
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