Government in America People, Politics, and Policy, 2012 Election Edition
, by Edwards, George C., III; Wattenberg, Martin P.; Lineberry, Robert L.
- ISBN: 9780205865611 | 0205865615
- Cover: Paperback
- Copyright: 12/21/2012
Learn how American politics affect public policy Government in America, 2012 Election Editionlooks at government's impact on the daily lives of Americans with a public policy approach. This text introduces the main features of American politics and asks "how should we govern?" and "what should government do?" Government in Americahelps students see that politics drives what government canor cannot dofor the people. This text features full integration with the New MyPoliSciLab. MyPoliSciLab includes a wide array of resources to encourage students to look at American politics like a political scientist and analyze current political issues. Political Explorer lets students play the role of a political scientist by investigating issues through interactive data. Core Concept videos discuss the big ideas in each chapter and apply them to key political issues. Simulations allow students to experience how political leaders make decisions. A better teaching and learning experience This program provides a better teaching and learning experiencefor you and your students. Here's how: Personalize LearningThe New MyPoliSciLab delivers proven results in helping students succeed, provides engaging experiences that personalize learning, and comes from a trusted partner with educational expertise and a deep commitment to helping students and instructors achieve their goals. MyPoliSciLab is now compatible with BlackBoard! Engage StudentsThe stunning visual design engages students in the text. Improve Critical Thinking Learning objectives in every chapter help students focus on important topics. Analyze Current EventsCoverage of the 2012 elections keeps the study of politics relevant and shows how political scientists look at the development of the American political system. Support InstructorsA full supplements package including the Class Preparation Tool in the New MyPoliSciLab is available. 0205950051 / 9780205950058 Government in America Plus 2012 Election Edition, NEW MyPoliSciLab with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package Package consists of: 0205865615 / 9780205865611 Government in America; People, Politics, and Policy, 2012 Election Edition 0205949975 / 9780205949977 NEW MyPoliSciLab with Pearson eText -- Valuepack Access Card
George C. Edwards III is University Distinguished Professor of Political Science at Texas A&M University and the Jordan Chair in Presidential Studies. He is also the Winant Professor of American Government at the University of Oxford. When he determined that he was unlikely to become shortstop for the New York Yankees, he turned to political science. Today, he is one of the country’s leading scholars of the presidency and has written or edited 25 books on American politics.
Martin P. Wattenberg teaches courses on American politics at the University of California, Irvine. His first regular paying job was with the Washington Redskins, from which he moved on to receive a Ph.D. at the University of Michigan. He is the author of Is Voting for Young People?, which examines the role of young people in elections today. His research also encompasses how elections in the United States compare to those in other established democracies.
Robert L. Lineberry is a professor of political science at the University of Houston. Bob has been president of the Policy Studies Section of the American Political Science Association and is the author or coauthor of numerous books and articles on political science. In addition, he has regularly taught the introductory course in American government for the past 40 years.
1. Brief Table of Contents
2. Full Table of Contents
1. Brief Table of Contents
PART I: CONSTITUTIONAL FOUNDATIONS
Chapter 1: Introducing Government in America
Chapter 2: The Constitution
Chapter 3: Federalism
Chapter 4: Civil Liberties and Public Policy
Chapter 5: Civil Rights and Public Policy
PART II: PEOPLE AND POLITICS
Chapter 6: Public Opinion and Political Action
Chapter 7: The Mass Media and the Political Agenda
Chapter 8: Political Parties
Chapter 9: Campaigns and Voting Behavior
Chapter 10: Interest Groups
PART III: THE POLICYMAKERS
Chapter 11: Congress
Chapter 12: The Presidency
Chapter 13: The Budget: The Politics of Taxing and Spending
Chapter 14: The Federal Bureaucracy
Chapter 15: The Federal Courts
PART IV: POLICIES
Chapter 16: Economic and Social Welfare Policymaking
Chapter 17: Policymaking for Health Care, the Environment, and Energy
Chapter 18: National Security Policymaking
2. Complete Table of Contents
1. Introducing Government in America
Government
Politics
The Policymaking System
Democracy in America
The Scope of Government in America
> MyPoliSciLab Video Series
> MyPoliSciLab Simulation: You Are a Candidate for Congress
> MyPoliSciLab Explorer: Can You Get Ahead in America?
2. The Constitution
Politics in Action: Amending the Constitution
The Origins of the Constitution
The Government That Failed: 1776—1787
Why It Matters: A Strong National Government
Making a Constitution: The Philadelphia Convention
Critical Issues at the Convention
Why It Matters: Representation in the Senate
A Point to Ponder
The Madisonian System
Why It Matters: Checks and Balances
Ratifying the Constitution
Changing the Constitution
America in Perspective: The Unusual Rigidity of the U.S. Constitution
You Are the Policymaker: How Frequently Should We Amend the Constitution?
Understanding the Constitution
Young People and Politics: Lowering the Voting Age
> MyPoliSciLab Video Series
> MyPoliSciLab Simulation: You Are a Founder
> MyPoliSciLab Explorer: How Long Did It Take to Ratify the Constitution?
3. Federalism
Politics in Action: Conflict between Levels of Government
Defining Federalism
America in Perspective: Why Federalism?
The Constitutional Basis of Federalism
Why It Matters: Protecting Rights
Why It Matters: Commerce Power
Intergovernmental Relations
Young People and Politics: Federal Support for Colleges and Universities
Why It Matters: Grants-In-Aid
A Point to Ponder
Diversity in Policy
You Are The Policymaker: Should Whether You Live Depend On Where You Live?
Understanding Federalism
> MyPoliSciLab Video Series
> MyPoliSciLab Simulation: You Are a Federal Judge
> MyPoliSciLab Explorer: Which States Win or Lose the Federal Aid Game?
4. Civil Liberties and Public Policy
Politics in Action: Free Speech on Campus
The Bill of Rights
Freedom of Religion
Why It Matters: The Establishment Clause
You Are the Judge: The Case of Animal Sacrifices
Freedom of Expression
You Are the Judge: The Case of the Purloined Pentagon Papers
You Are the Judge: The Case of the Drive-In Theater
Why It Matters: Libel Law
Freedom of Assembly
You Are the Judge: The Case of the Nazis’ March in Skokie
Right to Bear Arms
Why It Matters: The Exclusionary Rule
You Are the Judge: the case of Ms. Montoya
You Are the Judge: The Case of the Enticed Farmer
You Are the Judge: The Case of the First Offender
Young People and Politics: College Students Help Prevent Wrongful Deaths
The Right to Privacy
Understanding Civil Liberties
> MyPoliSciLab Video Series
> MyPoliSciLab Simulation: You Are a Police Officer
> MyPoliSciLab Explorer: Should The Government Apply The Death Penalty?
5. Civil Rights and Public Policy
Politics in Action: Launching the Civil Rights Movement
The Struggle for Equality
African Americans’ Civil Rights
Why It Matters: brown v. Board of education
Young People and Politics: Freedom Riders
Why It Matters: The Voting Rights Act
The Rights of Other Minority Groups
The Rights of Women
Why It Matters: Changes in the Workplace
You Are the Judge: Is Male-Only Draft Registration Gender Discrimination?
Other Groups Active under the Civil Rights Umbrella
Affirmative Action
A Point to Ponder
You Are the Judge: The Case of the New Haven Firefighters
Understanding Civil Rights and Public Policy
America in Perspective: Respect for Minority Rights
> MyPoliSciLab Video Series
> MyPoliSciLab Simulation: You Are a Mayor
> MyPoliSciLab Explorer: Are All Forms of Discrimination the Same?
PART II: PEOPLE AND POLITICS
6. Public Opinion and Political Action
Politics in Action: The Limits of Public Understanding of Health Care Reform
The American People
You Are the Policymaker: Should Immigration Be Based More On Skills Than Blood Ties?
How Americans Learn About Politics: Political Socialization
Measuring Public Opinion and Political Information
A Point to Ponder
Why It Matters: Political Knowledge of the Electorate
What Americans Value: Political Ideologies
Young People and Politics: How Younger and Older Americans Compare On the Issues
How Americans Participate in Politics
America in Perspective: Conventional and Unconventional Political Participation
Why It Matters: Political Participation
Understanding Public Opinion and Political Action
> MyPoliSciLab Video Series
> MyPoliSciLab Simulation: You Are a Voting Registration Volunteer
> MyPoliSciLab Explorer: How Are People Involved in Politics?
7. The Mass Media and the Political Agenda
Politics in Action: The Increasing Difficulty of Getting Out a Presidential Message
The Mass Media Today
The Development of Media Politics
You Are the Policymaker: Should Newspapers Be Allowed To Be Nonprofit Organizations?
Young People and Politics: Learning From Comedy Shows?
Why It Matters: Media as a Business
Reporting the News
America in Perspective: The Length of Candidate Sound Bites in Four Countries
Why It Matters: The Increasing Speed of News Dissemination
The News and Public Opinion
Policy Entrepreneurs and Agenda Setting
Understanding the Mass Media
A Point to Ponder
> MyPoliSciLab Video Series
> MyPoliSciLab Simulation: You Are a Newspaper Editor
> MyPoliSciLab Explorer: Where Do You Get Your Political News?
8. Political Parties
Politics in Action: How Political Parties Can Make Elections User Friendly for Voters
The Meaning of Party
Why It Matters: Political Parties
The Party in the Electorate
Young People and Politics: The Parties Face an Independent Youth
The Party Organizations: From the Grass Roots to Washington
You Are the Policymaker: Should Political Parties Choose Their Nominees In Open Or Closed Primaries?
The Party in Government: Promises and Policy Party Eras in American History
Why It Matters: Divided Party Government
Third Parties: Their Impact on American Politics
America in Perspective: Multiparty Systems in Other Countries
Understanding Political Parties
A Point to Ponder
> MyPoliSciLab Video Series
> MyPoliSciLab Simulation: You Are a Voter
> MyPoliSciLab Explorer: Which Party Governs Better?
9. Campaigns and Voting Behavior
Politics in Action: How Running for Office Can Be More Demanding Than Governing
The Nomination Game
A Point to Ponder
Why It Matters: Early Delegate Contests
The Campaign Game
Young People and Politics: Will The Internet Revolutionize Political Campaigns?
Money and Campaigning
Why It Matters: Money and Elections
The Impact of Campaigns
Whether to Vote: A Citizen’s First Choice
America in Perspective: Why Turnout In the United States Is So Low Compared To Turnout in Other Countries
Why It Matters: Youth Turnout
How Americans Vote: Explaining Citizens’ Decisions
The Last Battle: The Electoral College
You Are the Policymaker: Should We Make Every State A Battleground By Electing The President By A National Popular Vote?
Understanding Campaigns and Voting Behavior
> MyPoliSciLab Video Series
> MyPoliSciLab Simulation: You Are a Voting Registration Volunteer
> MyPoliSciLab Explorer: Who Votes—and Who Doesn’t?
10. Interest Groups
Politics in Action: How the Beverage Industry Mobilized to Stop a Sugar Tax America in Perspective: Interest Group Participation
America in Perspective: Interest Group Participation
The Role of Interest Groups
Theories of Interest Group Politics
A Point to Ponder
Why It Matters: Theories of Interest Group Politics
What Makes an Interest Group Successful?
Young People and Politics: The Virginia 21 Coalition
How Groups Try to Shape Policy
You Are the Policymaker: Should PACs Be Eliminated?
Why It Matters: PACs
Types of Interest Groups
Understanding Interest Groups
> MyPoliSciLab Video Series
> MyPoliSciLab Simulation: You Are a Lobbyist
> MyPoliSciLab Explorer: Can interest Groups Buy Public Policy?
PART III: THE POLICYMAKERS
11. Congress
Politics in Action: Governing in Congress
The Representatives and Senators
Congressional Elections
Why It Matters: Incumbent Success
You Are the Policymaker: Should We Impose Term Limits On Members Of Congress?
How Congress Is Organized to Make Policy
Why It Matters: The Filibuster
Why It Matters: Party Strength
Why It Matters: Inconsistent Oversight
Why It Matters: The Committee System
Young People and Politics: Are Opportunities To Intern Biased In Favor Of The Wealthy?
The Congressional Process and Decision Making
A Point to Ponder
Understanding Congress
America in Perspective: Malapportionment in the Upper House
> MyPoliSciLab Video Series
> MyPoliSciLab Simulation: You Are a Consumer Advocate
> MyPoliSciLab Explorer: Can Congress Get Anything Done?
12. The Presidency
Politics in Action: Presidential Power
The Presidents
A Point to Ponder
Why It Matters: Standards of Impeachment
You Are the Policymaker: What Should Be The Criteria For Impeaching The President?
Presidential Powers
America in Perspective: President or Prime Minister?
Running the Government: The Chief Executive
Presidential Leadership of Congress: The Politics of Shared Powers
Why It Matters: The President’s Veto
The President and National Security Policy
Why It Matters: War Powers
Power from the People: The Public Presidency
Young People and Politics: The Generation Gap in Presidential Approval
The President and the Press
Understanding the American Presidency
> MyPoliSciLab Video Series
> MyPoliSciLab Simulation: You Are a First-Term President
> MyPoliSciLab Explorer: What Influences the President’s Public Approval?
13. The Budget: The Politics of Taxing and Spending
Politics in Action: The Politics of Budgeting
Federal Revenue and Borrowing
Why It Matters: The Progressive Income Tax
Why It Matters: Deficit Spending
Young People and Politics: Education and the Federal Tax Code
America in Perspective: How Big Is The Tax Burden?
Federal Expenditures
Why It Matters: “Uncontrollable” Expenditures A Point To Ponder
The Budgetary Process
You Are the Policymaker: Balancing the Budget
Understanding Budgeting
> MyPoliSciLab Video Series
> MyPoliSciLab Simulation: You are a President During a Budget Crisis
> MyPoliSciLab Explorer: How High are Your Taxes?
14. The Federal Bureaucracy
Politics in Action: Regulating Food
The Bureaucrats
Why It Matters: The Merit System
How the Federal Bureaucracy Is Organized
Why It Matters: Independent Regulatory Commissions
Bureaucracies as Implementers
Young People and Politics: Drug Offenses and Financial Aid
Why It Matters: Bureaucratic Resources
A Point to Ponder
Privatization
Bureaucracies as Regulators
You Are the Policymaker: How Should We Regulate?
Controlling the Bureaucracy
America in Perspective: Influencing Independent Agencies
Understanding Bureaucracies
> MyPoliSciLab Video Series
> MyPoliSciLab Simulation: You Are Head of FEMA
> MyPoliSciLab Explorer: What Puts the ‘Big’ in Big Government?
15. The Federal Courts
Politics in Action: Finding Justice in the Supreme Court
The Nature of the Judicial System
The Structure of the Federal Judicial System
The Politics of Judicial Selection
Why It Matters: Judicial Election
Why It Matters: Senatorial Courtesy
The Backgrounds of Judges and Justices
The Courts as Policymakers
A Point to Ponder
Why It Matters: The Lack of a Judicial Bureaucracy
The Courts and Public Policy: An Historical Review
Young People and Politics: The Supreme Court Is Closer Than You Think
America in Perspective: The Tenure of Supreme Court Judges
Understanding the Courts
You Are the Policymaker: The Debate over Judicial Activism
> MyPoliSciLab Video Series
> MyPoliSciLab Simulation: You Are a Supreme Court Clerk
> MyPoliSciLab Explorer: Who Are the Activist Judges?
PART IV: POLICIES
16. Economic and Social Welfare Policymaking
Politics in Action: The Debate over the Ryan Budget Plan
Economic Policymaking
Young People and Politics: Unemployment Rates by Age and Race/Ethnicity, 2011
Why It Matters: Interest Rates
Why It Matters: Keynesian vs. Supply-side economics
A Point to Ponder
Types of Social Welfare Policies
Why It Matters: Perceptions of Poverty
Income, Poverty, and Public Policy
Helping the Poor? Social Policy and Poverty
Why It Matters: The 1996 Reform of Welfare
You Are the Policymaker: Should Government Benefits Be Denied To Illegal Immigrants?
Social Security: Living on Borrowed Time
Social Welfare Policy Elsewhere
America in Perspective: Parental Leave Policies
Understanding Economic and Social Welfare Policy
> MyPoliSciLab Video Series
> MyPoliSciLab Simulation: You are a Federal Reserve Chair
> MyPoliSciLab Explorer: Who Broke the Economy?
17. Policymaking for Health Care, the Environment, and Energy
Politics in Action: The President Tries to Reform Health Care
Health Care Policy
America in Perspective: The Costs and Benefits of Health Care
Young People and Politics: Health Insurance, Emergency Rooms, and Young Americans
Why It Matters: National Health Insurance
Environmental Policy
You Are the Policymaker: How Much Should We Do To Save A Species? The Florida Manatee
Why It Matters: NIMBY
Why It Matters: Global Warming
Energy Policy
A Point to Ponder
Understanding Health Care, Environmental, and Energy Policy
> MyPoliSciLab Video Series
> MyPoliSciLab Simulation: You Are an OMB Staffer
> MyPoliSciLab Explorer: Is Health Care a Public Good?
18. National Security Policymaking
Politics in Action: A New Threat
American Foreign Policy: Instruments, Actors, and Policymakers
A Point to Ponder
American Foreign Policy through the Cold War
American Foreign Policy and the War on Terrorism
Defense Policy
Why It Matters: The Defense Budget
The New National Security Agenda
Why It Matters: The Only Superpower
You Are the Policymaker: Defanging a Nuclear Threat
Young People and Politics: Embracing Globalization
Why It Matters: Economic Interdependence
America in Perspective: Ranking Largesse
Understanding National Security Policymaking
> MyPoliSciLab Video Series
> MyPoliSciLab Simulation: You Are a President During a Foreign Policy Crisis
> MyPoliSciLab Explorer: How Much Does America Spend on Defense?
> MyPoliSciLab Document: The Declaration of Independence
> MyPoliSciLab Document: The Constitution of the United States
> MyPoliSciLab Document: Federalist No. 10
> MyPoliSciLab Document: Federalist No. 15
> MyPoliSciLab Document: Federalist No. 51
> MyPoliSciLab Document: Federalist No. 78
> MyPoliSciLab Document: Anti-Federalist No. 17
> MyPoliSciLab Document: Marbury v. Madison
> MyPoliSciLab Document: McCulloch v. Maryland
> MyPoliSciLab Document: Brown v. Board of Education
> MyPoliSciLab Document: The Gettysburg Address
> MyPoliSciLab Document: Washington’s Farewell Address
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