By the People Debating American Government, Brief Edition

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James A. Morone is the John Hazen White Professor of Political Science and Public Policy and Director of Brown University's public policy program.

Rogan Kersh serves as Provost and Professor of Political Science at Wake Forest University.

About the Authors
Preface
Acknowledgments

PART I: IDEAS AND RIGHTS

1. Ideas That Shape American Politics
2. The Constitution
3. Federalism and Nationalism
4. Civil Liberties
5. The Struggle for Civil Rights

PART II: POLITICAL BEHAVIOR

6. Public Opinion and Political Participation
7. Media, Technology, and Government
8. Campaigns and Elections
9. Interest Groups and Political Parties

PART III: POLITICAL INSTITUTIONS

10. Congress
11. The Presidency
12. Bureaucracy
13. The Judicial Branch

PART IV: POLICYMAKING

14. Domestic and Foreign Policy

APPENDIX I
The Declaration of Independence A-1

APPENDIX II
The Constitution of the United States of America A-4

APPENDIX III
The Federalist Papers nos. 1, 10, and 51 A-25

Glossary
Notes
Credits
Index
Presidential Elections, Congressional Control, 1789-2020 Insert
Presidential Elections, Congressional Control, 1789-2020 Insert