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Learn on your terms with Romero's GOVT, 12th Edition. Combining an easy-reference paperback or eBook with robust resources and an innovative online experience, the text presents an accessible and concise overview of American government that equips you with anywhere, anytime learning tools. Reflecting the latest political and governmental developments, the 12th edition includes insightful coverage of the 2024 presidential elections, considers the major policy issues, discusses critical bases of support in the electorate and reviews the extraordinary political events of the campaign. In addition, you can enhance your understanding of course topics and maximize your success with MindTap digital learning solutions.
List of contents
Skill Prep: A Study Skills Module.
Take Action: A Guide to Political Participation.
Part I: THE FOUNDATIONS OF OUR AMERICAN SYSTEM[RR1].
1. America in the 21st Century.
2. The Constitution.
3. Federalism.
Part II: OUR LIBERTIES AND RIGHTS.
4. Civil Liberties.
5. Civil Rights.
Part III: THE POLITICS OF DEMOCRACY.
6. Interest Groups.
7. Political Parties.
8. Public Opinion and Voting.
9. Campaigns and Elections.
10. Politics and the Media.
Part IV: INSTITUTIONS.
11. The Congress.
12. The Presidency.
13. The Executive Branch.
14. The Judiciary.
Part V: PUBLIC POLICY.
15. Domestic Policy.
16. Foreign Policy.
Appendix A: The Declaration of Independence.
Appendix B: The Constitution of the United States.
Appendix C: Federalist Papers No. 10 and No. 51.
Appendix D: Information on U.S. Presidents. (ONLINE).
Appendix E: Party Control of Congress since 1900. (ONLINE).
**[RR1]I believe this are all the same, only changes will be the names of the features and the content of those features**
About the author
Edward I. Sidlow is a professor of political science at Eastern Michigan University and EMU's faculty representative to the NCAA. He teaches broadly in the area of American politics and has published two books on Congress in addition to numerous articles in professional journals. Prior to his work at EMU, Dr. Sidlow served on the faculties of Arizona State University, Miami University in Ohio and Northwestern University, and he was an academic administrator at Loyola University Chicago. The recipient of awards for outstanding teaching at Miami, Northwestern and EMU, Dr. Sidlow is often called upon by print and electronic media for political analysis. He received his Ph.D. from The Ohio State University in 1979.Beth Henschen was a faculty member in the departments of political science at Purdue University and Loyola University Chicago before joining the faculty at Eastern Michigan University. The recipient of several awards for teaching excellence, she teaches courses in American government, judicial politics, and civil rights and liberties. Dr. Henschen's articles have appeared in numerous professional journals, including the AMERICAN POLITICAL SCIENCE REVIEW, AMERICAN POLITICS QUARTERLY, LEGISLATIVE STUDIES QUARTERLY, JUDICATURE, POLITICAL RESEARCH QUARTERLY PUBLIC INTEGRITY and REVIEW OF POLICY RESEARCH. She received her Ph.D. from The Ohio State University.
Summary
Learn on your terms with Romero's GOVT, 12th Edition. Combining an easy-reference paperback or eBook with robust resources and an innovative online experience, the text presents an accessible and concise overview of American government that equips you with anywhere, anytime learning tools. Reflecting the latest political and governmental developments, the 12th edition includes insightful coverage of the 2024 presidential elections, considers the major policy issues, discusses critical bases of support in the electorate and reviews the extraordinary political events of the campaign. In addition, you can enhance your understanding of course topics and maximize your success with MindTap digital learning solutions.
