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A Brief Introduction to US Politics

Titel:		A Brief Introduction to US Politics
Reihe:		Longman
Autor:		Robert J. McKeever
Verlag:		Longman
Einband:		Softcover
Auflage:		1
Sprache:		Englisch
Seiten:		216
Erschienen:		Januar 2006
ISBN13:		9780582473416
ISBN10:		0-58247-341-1


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A Brief Introduction to American Politics provides 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 Politics is a shorter version of Politics USA 2nd Edition and is intended for undergraduate students who need an introduction to the essential features of the American Political system.

Features
Key terms and concepts are explained in a way that enables the reader to employ them with confidence Gives intelligent but accessible analysis of constitutionalism and federalism Analyses the challenges to democracy presented by an electoral system highly dependant on television and awash with interest group money Provides clear analysis of the powers and limitations of the presidency, the Congress and the Supreme court Explains the main policy issues on the American political agenda and encourages students to evaluate the way in which the system works as a whole

Table of Contents
Preface Introduction: America government and politics Chapter 1. The Constitution and constitutionalism The origins of the Constitution of 1787 The Declaration of Independence and the American Revolution The Articles of Confederation 1781-1789 The philosophy and design of the Constitution The development of the Constitution Chapter summary Discussion points Further reading References Chapter 2. Federalism The states were there from the start The states in the Constitution Dealing with differences The states and their local governments in US federalism Has federalism stopped being cooperative? Chapter summary Discussion points Further reading References Chapter 3. Elections and the electorate The constitutional framework of elections Electoral strategy Presidential nominations Presidential election campaigns Congressional elections Voting behaviour The voters Chapter summary Discussion points Further reading Websites References Chapter 4. Political parties, interest groups and money Origins and history of American political parties Party realignment Party decline? Party government Interest groups Political action committees Influence of interest groups and PACs Access or votes? Interest groups and the public good Chapter summary Discussion points Further reading Websites References Chapter 5. The mass media and politics The American press Television The media and elections Chapter summary Discussion points Further reading References Chapter 6. The presidency and the executive branch The constitutional debate A national office Limited powers and presidential personality Main elements of the federal bureaucracy Controlling the federal bureaucracy Bureaucratic political resources Bureaucracy and effective government Meeting twenty-first century challenges Chapter summary Discussion points Further reading References Chapter 7. The Congress Legislative power: the constitutional design The changing balance of legislative power Congress today: mandate and the legislative agenda Congressional cooperation and resistance Congressional oversight Political education for the public Congressional structures and processes Bargaining and compromise in the legislative process Members of congress Congressional staffs Chapter summary Discussion points Further reading Websites References Chapter 8. The Supreme Court and judicial politics Judicial review Stages of judicial review Judicial reasoning and politics Judicial activism and judicial self-restraint, 1789-1954 The Supreme Court since 1954 Supreme Court decisions: implementation and resistance Supreme Court appointments Chapter summary Discussion points Further reading Websites References Chapter 9. US government and domestic policy The twenty-first century policy debate America's public support policies Items from a twenty-first century agenda The context and the future Chapter summary Discussion points Further reading References Chapter 10. Foreign policy Ideology and self-interest, 1776-1945 The Cold War Containment The foreign policy-making process Foreign policy since the end of the Cold War The War on Terror Discussion points Further reading References Index

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McKeever and Davies, Brief Introduction to US Politics *A Brief Introduction to US Politics* is a lively, student friendly introduction to US politics. Clear, and easy to use, there is no better guide to the intricacies of US political institutions. The book provides students with a highly accessible overview, looking in detail at the main institutions with coverage of the presidency, Congress and the Supreme Court. Any student reading US Politics, be it at great depth or as part of a comprehensive course, will find A Brief Introduction to US Politics a perfect companion. In addition to the succinct treatment of core material, the book benefits from many helpful features: - Brief introductory guide to the book's Parts and Chapters - End of chapter summaries - Guides to further reading - Suggested topics for classroom discussion - Tables, charts and highlighted passages raise issues of particular interest or relevance. Dr Robert McKeever lectures at Reading University and is Head of the School of Sociology, Politics & International Relations. Professor Philip Davies lectures at De Montfort University and is the Director of The Eccles Centre at the British Library.

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''This succinct volume provides the reader with interesting and well-written overviews of all the major issues in American politics and government.'' Daunis Auers, University of Latvia

A Brief Introduction to US Politics

A Brief Introduction to US Politics

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