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Description of Understanding American Government and Politics |
Written specifically for A2 level students, closely following the syllabuses of the three main examinations boards (AQA, Edexcel and OCR). Coverage is given to the first administration under George W. Bush, the terrorist attacks of 11 September, the invasion of Iraq and the 2004 election. This second edition provides new sections on political culture, civil liberties and civil rights. Provides an introduction to the American constitution, the executive branch, the legislature and the judiciary. Considers the role of American political parties and pressure groups, and the nature of elections, electioneering and voting behaviour.
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ReviewsA significant contribution to the literature on American government and politics, an innovation in the approach to teaching A level … the comparative boxes on Britain and the USA are invaluable for students taking the A2 examination. Review of the first edition by Professor the Lord Norton of Louth, Department of Politics
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Contents of Understanding American Government and Politics |
List of US presidents and their parties; Map of the US: the sun-belt and the frost-belt; 1. Introduction: the setting of American politics; 2. The constitution; 3. Federalism in theory and practice; 4. The executive; 5. The legislature: congress; 6. The judiciary: the supreme court; 7. Elections and voting; 8. Political parties; 9. Pressure groups: the lobby at work; 10. Civil liberties and civil rights; 11. Conclusion: the condition of American democracy.
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