The American Political ProcessPsychology Press, 2004 - 324 páginas American Political Process examines both the formal institutions of government and organizations such as political parties and pressure groups. It analyzes how these bodies interact in the making of public policy in the United States in order to provide an understanding of contemporary American politics. The seventh edition has been thoroughly updated and revised with entirely new material on:
Each chapter includes a variety of useful tables and diagrams, suggestions for further reading and relevant websites and a glossary of key terms. Written with admirable clarity, this is the ideal textbook for students of American politics and society. |
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the American Congress | 26 |
the President and administration | 76 |
the Supreme Court and the judiciary | 128 |
Pressure group politics | 164 |
Methods of pressure group influence | 171 |
The role of pressure groups in the American system | 177 |
Party politics | 183 |
Who runs for the presidency? | 210 |
Federalism the states and local government | 256 |
Notes | 282 |
1 | 300 |
Glossary | 307 |
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