Publisher's Synopsis
Key Benefit
The Struggle for Democracy offers readers the tools they need to critically analyze our political system and make judgments about how well our government works. Taking a fresh approach to common American government topics, authors Edward Greenberg and Benjamin Page provide an analytical framework for understanding how politics and government work, and encourage readers to consider the questions "How democratic are we?" and "Can government do anything well?" In order to boost engagement with key concepts, the 2014 Elections and Updates Edition incorporates coverage of contemporary issues that dominate today's headlines, as well as the most up-to-date data.Key Topics Democracy and American Politics; The Constitution; Federalism: States and Nation; The Structural Foundations of American Government and Politics; Public Opinion; The News Media; Interest Groups and Business Corporations; Social Movements; Political Parties; Voting, Campaigns, and Elections; Congress; The Presidency; The Executive Branch; The Courts; Civil Liberties: The Struggle for Freedom; Civil Rights: The Struggle for Political Equality; Domestic Policies; Foreign Policy and National Defense
Market For readers seeking an overview of American government that takes a critical-thinking approach.
