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American and Texas Government : Policy and Politics-study Edition (9TH 08 - Old Edition)by Neal Tannahill
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Publisher Comments:< P style=MARGIN: 0px> < B> Known for& nbsp; the extremely student-friendly, jargon-free style of the two books from which it was made, & nbsp; the new& nbsp; < I> American and Texas Government: Policy and Politics< /I> introduces the essentials of American and Texas government in a way that any student can understand. < /B> < /P> < P style=MARGIN: 0px> & nbsp; < /P> < P style=MARGIN: 0px> For the first time, Tannahill& rsquo; s < I> American Government< /I> and < I> Texas Government< /I> are offered together in one comprehensive and accessible text.& nbsp; This new& nbsp; version features the same public policy emphasis that& nbsp; shows students the impact that government has on their lives, and offers the wealth of useful study aids and exercises to engage students in the course material and encourage them to become active participants in their government.& nbsp; This new edition is published as a Longman Study Edition and therefore contains a battery of chapter tests for student study and practice.& nbsp; & nbsp; It also offers the latest coverage of issues in both American and Texas government, including the results of the 2006 midterm elections, immigration reform, and the challenge posed by nuclear programs in Iran and North Korea.< /P> Synopsis:Known for the extremely student-friendly, jargon-free style of the two books from which it was made, the new American and Texas Government: Policy and Politics introduces the essentials of American and Texas government in a way that any student can understand.
For the first time, Tannahill’s American Government and Texas Government are offered together in one comprehensive and accessible text. This new version features the same public policy emphasis that shows students the impact that government has on their lives, and offers the wealth of useful study aids and exercises to engage students in the course material and encourage them to become active participants in their government. This new edition is published as a Longman Study Edition and therefore contains a battery of chapter tests for student study and practice. It also offers the latest coverage of issues in both American and Texas government, including the results of the 2006 midterm elections, immigration reform, and the challenge posed by nuclear programs in Iran and North Korea. Table of ContentsPART I: AMERICAN GOVERNMENT
Introduction Government, Politics, and the Policy-Making Process The Importance of Government Government and Politics The Public Policy Approach
Chapter 1 A Changing America in a Changing World Political Culture The International Environment The Demographic Environment The Economic Environment Conclusion: The Cultural, International, and Socioeconomic Context for Policymaking
Chapter 2 The American Constitution The Background of the Constitution Constitutional Principles The Living Constitution The Constitution, Politics, and Public Policy Conclusion: The Constitutional Environment for Policymaking
Chapter 3 The Federal System The Constitutional Basis of Federalism Federal Grant Programs Conclusion: Federalism and Public Policy
Chapter 4 Public Opinion Political Socialization Measuring Public Opinion Political Knowledge Support for Democratic Principles Political Trust and Political Legitimacy Political Efficacy Political Philosophy Conclusion: Public Opinion and Public Policy
Chapter 5 Political Participation Forms of Participation Explaining Participation Patterns of Participation Trends in Voter Turnout Nonvoters Participation Rates in Comparative Perspective Participation Bias Conclusion: Political Participation and Public Policy
Chapter 6 The Media The Media Landscape Government Regulation of the new media Covering the news media biases Conclusion: the media and public policy
Chapter 7 Interest Groups Types of Interest Groups Interest Group Tactics The Strength of Interest Groups Conclusion: Interest Groups and Public Policy
Chapter 8 Political Parties The Party System Party Organization The History of Parties in America The Party Balance Voting Patterns Issue Orientation Divided Government Conclusion: Political Parties and Public Policy
Chapter 9 Elections Types of Elections Election Districts and Redistricting Election Campaigns Congressional Elections Presidential Elections The Voters Decide Conclusion: Elections and Public Policy
Chapter 10 Congress Bicameralism Membership Organization The Legislative Process Analyzing the Legislative Process Conclusion: Congress and Public Policy
Chapter 11 The Presidency The Constitutional Presidency The Development of the Modern Presidency The Organization of the Presidency Theories of Presidential Leadership Presidential Popularity The Presidency in Context Conclusion: The Presidency and Public Policy
Chapter 12 The Federal Bureaucracy Organization of the Bureaucracy Personnel Rulemaking Politics and Administration Subgovernments and Issue Networks Conclusion: The Federal Bureaucracy and Public Policy
Chapter 13 The Federal Courts Judicial Policymaking Political History of the Supreme Court The Federal Court System Power, Politics, and the Courts Conclusion: The Courts and Public Policy
Chapter 14 Economic Policymaking The Goals of Economic Policy Tax Revenues Budget Deficits and Surpluses Expenditures Fiscal Policymaking Monetary Policymaking Conclusion: Economic Policymaking
Chapter 15 Regulatory Policymaking The History of Government Regulation in America The Scope of Regulation The Pros and Cons of Regulation Conclusion: Regulatory Policymaking
Chapter 16 Civil Liberties Policymaking The Constitutional Basis of Civil Liberties Policymaking Civil Liberties Issues and Policies Conclusion: Civil Liberties Policymaking
Chapter 17 Civil Rights Policymaking The Constitutional Basis of Civil Rights Policymaking Civil Rights Issues and Policies Conclusion: Civil Rights Policymaking
Chapter 18 Foreign and Defense Policymaking The International Community The Ends and Means of American Foreign and Defense Policy The History of American Foreign Policy Foreign Policy Defense Policy Conclusion: Foreign and Defense Policymaking
PART II: TEXAS GOVERNMENT
chapter 18 The People, Economy, and Political Culture of Texas The People of Texas The Texas Economy Political Culture Conclusion: The Socioeconomic Context of Policymaking
Chapter 19 Texas Contitution State Constitutions Background of the Texas Constitution Constitutional Convention of 1875 Overview of the Texas Constitution Constitutional Change Individual Rights and the Texas Constitution Conclusion: The Constitutional Context of Policymaking in Texas
Chapter 20 The Federal Context of Texas Policymaking Role of the States in the Federal System States, the Courts, and the Constitution States and Federal Law Federal Grant Programs Conclusion: The Federal Context of Policymaking in Texas
Chapter 21 Political Participation Voting Rights and Minority Participation Participation in Texas Politics Conclusion: Participation and Policymaking
Chapter 22 Interest Groups Interest Groups In Texas Politics Interest Group Tactics Conclusion: Interest Groups and Policymaking
Chapter 23 Political Parties The Party System Party Organization History of the Texas Party System The Party Balance Voting Patterns Interest Group-Political Party Alliances Issue Orientation The Impact of Partisan Change The Future of Party Politics in Texas Conclusion: Political Parties and Policymaking
Chapter 24 Elections The Long Ballot Types of Elections Election Districts Redistricting Money Campaigns The Voters Decide Conclusion: Elections and Policymaking
Chapter 25 The Texas Legislature Structure Membership Organization The Legislative Process Legislative Policymaking Conclusion: The Legislature and the Policymaking Process
Chapter 26 Executive Branch The Governor The Executive Bureaucracy Politics and Administration Conclusion: The Executive Branch and the Policymaking Process
Chapter 27 Judicial Branch Types of Legal Disputes Court Procedures The Texas Court System Judges Judicial Selection Conclusion: The Judicial Branch and the Policymaking Process
Chapter 28 City Government Legal Status of Texas Cities Forms of City Government Election Systems Public Policies in Texas Cities City Politics in Texas Conclusion: City Government and Policymaking
Chapter 29 Counties, School Districts, and Special Districts County Government School Districts Special Districts Conclusion: Local Government and Public Policy
Chapter 30 State Budget Policy Revenues Expenditures The Budget Process Conclusion: Budgetary Policymaking
The Declaration of Independence The Constitution of the United States of America Amendments to the Constitution Choosing the President Glossary Photo Credits Index
** Each chapter also features Learning Objectives and Key Terms. Text Concludes with Multiple Choice Practice Tests for All Chapters**
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