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Debating Democracy: An Introduction to U.S. Government and Politics
Democracy is not a static system but an ongoing conversation—one shaped by disagreement, compromise, and debate. Toward a More Perfect Union: An Introduction to U.S. Government and Politics is built on the premise that students best understand American government when they are encouraged to grapple with competing ideas about how democracy should function and whose interests it should serve. While the text provides thorough coverage of the core institutions, processes, and policies of U.S. politi
- Author
- Joseph Braunwarth
- Publisher
- Grossmont College
- Source
- LibreTexts
- License
- CC BY-NC-SA
- Language
- EN
- Category
- Basic Sciences
Contents· 20 sections
- 01: Open to Debate- An Introduction to U.S. Government and Politics
- 1.01: TitlePage
- 1.02: InfoPage
- 1.03: Table of Contents
- 1.04: Licensing
- 02: Ideals and Reality- The Context of US Government
- 03: A Republic If You Can Keep It- Foundations and Challenges of the US Constitution
- 04: Liberty and Security- The Struggle for Civil Liberties
- 05: Equality and Justice- The Struggle for Civil Rights
- 06: Unity and Diversity- The Federal System in Action
- 07: Consensus and Conflict- Defining and Debating Public Opinion
- 08: Influence and Inequality- The Politics of Interest Groups
- 09: Coalition and Conflict- The Politics of Political Parties
- 12: Power and Gridlock- How Congress Worksand Why It Sometimes Doesnt
- Chapter 9: Engagement and Exclusion- Elections and the Power of Participation
- Chapter 10: Influence and Information- Media and Political Power
- Chapter 12: Authority and Accountability- The Presidency and the Bureaucracy
- Chapter 13: Interpretation and Influence- The Judiciary
- Chapter 14: Interests and Influence- U.S. Foreign Policy
- Chapter 15: Growth and Equity- Economic and Social Policy