The American Democracy, Texas Edition Book

Part One: Foundations

Chapter 1: American Political Culture: Seeking a More Perfect Union

Chapter 2: Constitutional Democracy: Promoting Liberty and Self-Government

Chapter 3: Federalism: Forging a Nation

Chapter 4: Civil Liberties: Protecting Individual Rights

Chapter 5: Equal Rights: Struggling Toward Fairness
Part Two: Mass Politics

Chapter 6: Public Opinion and Political Socialization: Shaping the People’s Voice

Chapter 7: Political Participation: Activating the Popular Will

Chapter 8: Political Parties, Candidates, and Campaigns: Defining the Voter’s Choice

Chapter 9: Interest Groups: Organizing Influence

Chapter 10: The News Media: Communicating Political Images
Part Three: Governing Institutions

Chapter 11: Congress: Balancing National Goals and Local Interests

Chapter 12: The Presidency: Leading the Nation

Chapter 13: The Federal Bureaucracy: Administering the Government

Chapter 14: The Federal Judicial System: Applying the Law
Part Four: Public Policy

Chapter 15: Economic and Environmental Policy: Contributing to Prosperity

Chapter 16: Welfare and Education Policy: Providing for Personal Security and Need

Chapter 17: Foreign and Defense Policy: Protecting the American Way
Part Five: Texas Government and Politics

Chapter 18: Introduction to Texas Government

Chapter 19: The State Constitution

Chapter 20: Participation and Interest Groups in Texas Politics

Chapter 21: Political Parties and Elections in Texas

Chapter 22: The Texas Legislature

Chapter 23: The Office of the Governor and State Agencies in Texas

Chapter 24: The Court System in Texas

Chapter 25: Local Governments in Texas

Chapter 26: Public Policy in Texas

Appendixes

Glossary

Notes

Credits

Index