Part l. Introduction to politics : Chapter 1. The study of political science -- Chapter 2. The state -- Chapter 3. Law and jurisprudence -- Chapter 4. The constitution -- Part ll. Government : Chapter 5. Governments and ideologies -- Chapter 6. The excutive -- Chapter 7. The legislature -- Chapter 8. The Judiciary -- Chapter 9. Public administration and finance -- Chapter 10. Local government -- Part lll. Political dynamics: Chapter 11. Citizenship and aliens -- Chapter 12. Suffrage and elections -- Chapter 13. Political parties and interest groups -- Chapter 14. Public opinion and media -- Part IV. International political: Chapter 15. International Law -- Chapter 16. International relations and diplomacy -- Chapter 17 International organizations