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Description This brief, nuts-and-bolts introduction to American government is a student favorite because of its lively, straight-forward approach to the basics, its brevity, and its always inexpensive price. This text uses a dynamic game metaphor to engage students in the basics of the American political system and the contact sport of politics. Beginning with a clear definition of politics, it introduces four governmental and four nongovernmental “players” who must abide by the “rules of the game” established by the Constitution and civil liberties. It ends by examining rival theories of who wins and who loses in American politics.

Written to engage students, and kept short to provide a flexible foundation for instructors, The Basics of American Politics covers all the terms and topics a student will need to understand the nuts-and-bolts of American government and politics. • This brief and inexpensive text is an excellent choice for instructors who want to incorporate other material—articles, readers, novels—into their course, but also ensure that their students still get the basics of the US politics. Ibm Thinkpad Type 2611 Manual High School. • Boxed stories present engaging anecdotes and promote critical thinking on the American political system. Topics include President Obama's take on the Presidency; the Bernie Madoff scandal; the appointment of Justice Sonia Sotomayor; and the effect of Jon Stewart's The Daily Show on the political process. • “Case Studies” in each chapter allow students to apply concepts to real-life scenarios and enhance their understanding of material. These range from 'The History of Separate But Equal' to 'Controlling Global Warming: The 2009 House Climate Bill' to 'The Triple O' - Obama's Online Operation. • “Wrap Up,” “Thought Questions,” and “Suggested Readings” at the end of every chapter aid discussion and promote further study for students interested in the topics covered.

• Chapter 3, The Executive Branch: The Presidency and Bureaucracy, has been completely updated to include coverage of President Barack Obama • A new feature box, “Barack Obama: On the Presidency,” box an interview with the President shortly after taking office. • New coverage of the Bernie Madoff scandal analyzes the regulatory practices of the Securities and Exchange Commission. • An updated chapter on the Congress includes topics such as Arlen Spector’s switch to the Democratic Party, Al Franken’s win of the Minnesota Senate seat, and the death of Ted Kennedy. • A new case study in Chapter 4 analyzes the 2009 House Climate Bill aimed at controlling global warming. • An updated “Presidents and the Court” box looks at the appointment of Justice Sonia Sotomayor to the Supreme Court.

• A new box feature in the Voters and Political Parties chapter analyzes Barack Obama’s use of the internet during the 2008 presidential campaign • New statistics from the 2008 presidential election examines voter turnout, party fundraising, and candidate fundraising • Chapter 8, Interest Groups and the Media, has been thoroughly updated to include new statistics on the top donors to Barack Obama’s presidential campaign, and the top PAC contributors to candidates in 2008. Century 21 Accounting 7th Edition Chapter 13 Test Algebra. • New features in Chapter 8 look at media mogul Rupert Murdoch, political satirist Jon Stewart’s The Daily Show, and former congressional members turned healthcare lobbyists. Table of Contents Preface Chapter 1 What Is Politics? Chapter 2 The Constitution: Rules of the Game Chapter 3 The Executive Branch: The Presidency and Bureaucracy Chapter 4 The Legislative Branch: Congress Chapter 5 The Judicial Branch: The Supreme Court and the Federal Court System Chapter 6 Civil Rights and Liberties: Protecting the Players Chapter 7 Voters and Political Parties Chapter 8 Interest Groups and the Media Chapter 9 Who Wins, Who Loses: Pluralism versus Elitism Appendix The Declaration of Independence The Constitution of the United States Glossary Index.