Jon R. Bond, Texas A & M University, Kevin B. Smith, University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Second edition.
New York :
Routledge,
2016.
xxiii, 755 pages ;
24 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
The basics of democracy -- The Constitutional framework. The American Constitution -- Federalism -- Civil liberties -- Civil rights -- Connecting citizens to government. Interest groups -- Political parties -- The mass media and politics -- Public opinion and political socialization -- Elections -- Political participation and voting behavior -- Official decision making. Congress -- The Presidency -- The bureaucracy -- The federal judiciary -- Conclusion. Core democratic principles and public policy.