The Logic of American Politics,9781568023953

The Logic of American Politics

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ISBN13: 9781568023953
ISBN10: 1568023952
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 1999-09-01
Publisher(s): CQ
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Summary

For all their complexity, there is a logic and rationale embedded in American institutions and political processes. The Logic of American Politics is a refreshingly accessible and engaging book that explores this underlying logic and leads readers toward a more nuanced and sophisticated understanding of American government.

The Logic of American Politics poses many provocative questions that encourage readers to think critically and actively about our system of government. For example, why do so many citizens fail to exercise their cherished right to vote? Or, why don't we do more to stop pollution from cars, since we all agree on what causes it and how harmful it is?

The Logic of American Politics covers all the important topics from constitutional development to governmental institutions to political processes. The book is written as a narrative but is designed for easy reference. The text is supplemented by abundant illustrations throughout: tables, figures, maps, cartoons, and photos.

Author Biography

Gary C. Jacobson is Professor of Political Science at the University of California, San Diego.

Table of Contents

Boxed Features xv
Figures and Tables
xvii
Preface xxi
A Note to Students xxv
The Logic of American Politics
2(22)
Part I THE NATIONALIZATION OF POLITICS
The Constitution
24(34)
Federalism
58(30)
Civil Rights
88(36)
Civil Liberties
124(36)
Part II THE INSTITUTIONS OF GOVERNMENT
Congress
160(48)
The Presidency
208(38)
The Bureaucracy
246(38)
The Federal Judiciary
284(32)
Part III THE PUBLIC'S INFLUENCE ON NATIONAL POLICY
Public Opinion
316(32)
Voting, Campaigns, and Elections
348(34)
Political Parties
382(38)
Interest Groups
420(32)
The News Media
452(32)
Part IV CONCLUSION
The Dilemmas of Institutional Reform
484(47)
APPENDIXES
Declaration of Independence
497(3)
Constitution of the United States
500(10)
Federalist No.10
510(4)
Federalist No.51
514(3)
Presidents, Vice Presidents, Speakers, and Chief Justices, 1789-1999
517(3)
Map of Congressional Districts
520(2)
Political Party Affiliations in Congress and the Presidency, 1789-1999
522(3)
Summary of Presidential Elections, 1789-1996
525(4)
The American Economy
529(2)
Notes 531(16)
Glossary 547(8)
Index 555(17)
Photo Credits 572(2)
About the Authors 574

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