American Politics Today, 5th Edition

The fifth edition of American Politics Today is designed to show students the reality of politics today and how it connects to their own lives. New features-from chapter opening cases that address the kinds of questions students ask, to full-page graphics that illustrate key political processes-show students how politics works and why it matters. All components of the learning package-textbook, InQuizitive adaptive learning tool and coursepack-are organised around specific chapter learning goals to ensure that students learn the nuts and bolts of American government.

Table of Contents

Part I: Foundations
Chapter 1. Understanding American Politics
Chapter 2. The Constitution And The Founding
Chapter 3. Federalism
Chapter 4. Civil Liberties
Chapter 5. Civil Rights

Part II: Politics
Chapter 6. Public Opinion And The Media
Chapter 7. Political Parties
Chapter 8. Elections
Chapter 9. Interest Groups

Part III: Institutions
Chapter 10. Congress
Chapter 11. The Presidency
Chapter 12. The Bureaucracy
Chapter 13. The Courts

Part IV: Policy
Chapter 14. Economic And Social Policy
Chapter 15. Foreign Policy