Government in America, 2014 Elections 2014

NOTE: You are purchasing a standalone product; MyPoliSciLab does not come packaged with this content. If you would like to purchase both the physical text and MyPoliSciLab, search for ISBN-10: 0134113888 / ISBN-13: 9780134113883. That package includes ISBN-10: 0133905047 / ISBN-13: 9780133905045 and ISBN-10: 0133930645 / ISBN-13: 9780133930641. MyPoliSciLab should only be purchased when required by an instructor. For courses in American Government Learn how American politics affect public policy Government in America explores our government's impact on the daily lives of Americans by focusing on public policy. Authors George Edwards and Martin Wattenberg provide a framework for students to understand the difficult questions that decision makers of both political parties are facing: How should we govern? And, what should government do? In order to boost student engagement with key concepts, the 2014 Elections and Updates Edition incorporates coverage of contemporary issues that dominate today's headlines, as well as the most up-to-date data. Also available with MyPoliSciLab(R) MyPoliSciLab for the American Government course extends learning online, engaging students and improving results. Media resources with assignments bring concepts to life, and offer students opportunities to practice applying what they've learned. And the Writing Space helps educators develop and assess concept mastery and critical thinking through writing, quickly and easily. Please note: this version of MyPoliSciLab does not include an eText. Government in America, 2014 Elections and Updates Edition is also available via REVEL(TM), an immersive learning experience designed for the way today's students read, think, and learn.PART I: CONSTITUTIONAL FOUNDATIONS 1. Introducing Government in America 2. The Constitution 3. Federalism 4. Civil Liberties and Public Policy 5. Civil Rights and Public Policy PART II: PEOPLE AND POLITICS 6. Public Opinion and Political Action 7. The Mass Media and the Political Agenda 8. Political Parties 9. Campaigns and Voting Behavior 10. Interest Groups PART III: THE POLICYMAKERS 11. Congress 12. The Presidency 13. The Budget: The Politics of Taxing and Spending 14. The Federal Bureaucracy 15. The Federal Courts PART IV: POLICIES 16. Economic and Social Welfare Policymaking 17. Policymaking for Health Care, the Environment, and Energy 18. National Security Policymaking