American Government and Politics

Text:The Play of Power                        

Select the appropriate section.

Syllabus

1. Understanding the Play of Power in American Politics

2. The Economic, Social and Ideological Context of Politics

3. The Constitution: Rules of the Game

4. Federalism and Intergovernmental Relations

5. Constitutional Rights

6. Public Opinion and the Mass Media

7. Political Parties and Interest Groups

8. Political Participation and Elections

9. The Role of Congress

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10. The Power of the Presidency

11. The Bureaucracy

12. The Federal Courts

 Brian L. Werner 1998