Includes bibliographical references (p. E1-E28) and index.
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Introduction: main themes -- Democracy and American politics -- Structure -- The constitution -- Federalism: states and nation -- The structural foundations of American government and politics -- Political linkage -- Public opinion -- The news media -- Interest groups and business corporations -- Social movements -- Political parties -- Voting, campaigns, and elections -- Government and governing -- Congress -- The presidency -- The executive branch -- The courts -- What government does -- Civil liberties: the struggle for freedom -- Civil rights: the struggle for political equality -- The budget and economic policies -- Social safety nets -- Foreign policy and national defense.