| ISBN | 9781032359151 |
| Call Number | JK276 .W36 2023 |
| Author | Wasserman, Gary, 1944- |
| Title | The Basics of American Politics / Gary Wasserman and Elliott Fullmer |
| Edition | 17th ed. |
| Imprint | New York, NY : Routledge, 2023 |
| Physical | x, 342 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm. |
| Bibliography | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Content | 1. What Is Politics? 2. The Constitution: Rules of the Game 3. The Executive Branch: The Presidency and Bureaucracy 4. The Legislative Branch: Congress 5. The Judicial Branch: The Supreme Court and the Federal Court System 6. Civil Rights and Liberties: Protecting the Players 7. Voters and Political Parties 8. Interest Groups and the Media 9. Who Wins? Who Loses? Pluralism vs. Elitism vs. Tribalism |
| Summary | A lively, straightforward approach to the basics of American politics, The Basics of American Politics offers a concise and accessible introduction to the nuts and bolts of the American system of government. Throughout this brief, student-friendly text, authors Gary Wasserman and Elliott Fullmer employ a dynamic game metaphor to engage students in the basics of American government and the contact sport of politics. For introductory students of American government, this brief and affordable text is especially ideal for advanced placement courses, community colleges, and international programs in American Studies. |
| Subject | United States -- Politics and government. (35) |
| Added Entry | Fullmer, Elliott, author. |
| Holding | LIC |
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