American Politics - Promise and Peril

This introductory American politics textbook highlights political controversies and debates that make politics compelling and shows that politics has the potential--against formidable odds--to solve crucial public problems.

List of contents

Introduction: Thematic Focus and Objectives
1: The Constitution: Can the Constitution Prevent Tyranny?
2: Political Culture: Does America Bend toward Justice?
3: Federalism: Is Federalism a Force for Justice - or Injustice?
4: Civil Rights: Do We Need More Civil Rights Laws Today?
5: Civil Liberties: Do Our Civil Liberties Go too Far?
6: Political Parties: Why are Parties so Polarized? Is Polarization ever Good?
7: Interest Groups: Do Lobbyists Favor the Wealthy?
8: Political Opinion: What Role does Public Opinion Play in American Democracy?
9: Elections: Do Political Campaigns and Elections Matter? Are They Fair?
10: Congress: Can Congress Get Anything Done?
11: The Presidency: Is the President too Powerful - or Not Powerful Enough?
12: The Media: Is the Media a Check against Tyranny?
13: The Courts: Is the Supreme Court Too Political?
14: The Bureaucracy: Is the Bureaucracy Filled with Neutral Experts or Is It a Liberal Deep State?
15: Public Policymaking: What factors Contribute to a Successful Public Policymaking Process?

About the author

Daniel Hofrenning is Professor of Political Science and Environmental Studies at St Olaf College, USA.
Stefanie Chambers is the Inaugural John R. Reitemeyer Term Professor of Political Science at Trinity College, USA.

Summary

This introductory American politics textbook highlights political controversies and debates that make politics compelling and shows that politics has the potential--against formidable odds--to solve crucial public problems.

Product details

• Authors: Stefanie Chambers, Chambers Stefanie, Daniel Hofrenning, Daniel Chambers Hofrenning
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.04.2025
• EAN: 9781032756103
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3275610-3
• No. of pages: 336
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education; USA, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Political Process / General, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Civics & Citizenship, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Political Ideologies / Democracy, POLITICAL SCIENCE / American Government / General, Political structure & processes, Political structure and processes