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Boom! a Revolting Situation : The Failure of Ideological Politics and the Disappointment of Ideological Government (Paperback)

The idea of revolution is to take action. The goal of revolution is positive change. -Thomas Richard Harry Boom! A Revolting Situation BOOM! is a tough-minded eye-opening appraisal of American Democracy that highlights serious lack of choice in... more

Latin American politics and government. 1949 [Leather Bound]

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Pre-Owned American Government: Political Change and Institutional Development [With Infotrac] (Paperback) 0534643264 9780534643263

In a streamlined presentation Cal Jillson delivers a concise and engaging narrative to help students understand the complexities and importance of American politics. more

The American Anomaly : U. S. Politics and Government in Comparative Perspective 9780415814331 Used / Pre-owned

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It s Even Worse Than It Looks : How the American Constitutional System Collided with the New Politics of Extremism 9780465096206 Used / Pre-owned

Hyperpartisanship has gridlocked the American government. Congress s approval ratings are at record lows and both Democrats and Republicans are disgusted by the government s inability to get anything done. In It s Even Worse than It Looks... more

Elements in American Politics: The Dynamics of Public Opinion (Hardcover)

A central question in political representation is whether government responds to the people. To understand that we need to know what the government is doing and what the people think of it. We seek to understand a key question necessary to answer... more

Chicago Studies in American Politics: Power Shifts : Congress and Presidential Representation (Edition 1) (Hardcover)

The emergence of the modern presidency in the first half of the twentieth century transformed the American government. But surprisingly presidents were not the primary driving force of this change—it was Congress. Through a series of statutes... more

Pre-Owned American Government : Institutions and Policies 9781337568395

AMERICAN GOVERNMENT: INSTITUTIONS AND POLICIES sets the standard for students trying to successfully understand the American government. It examines current issues in American politics focusing on the importance of American governmental institutions... more

Pre-Owned Budgetary Politics in American Governments 9780415951890

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Pre-Owned American Political Rhetoric: Essential Speeches and Writings on Founding Principles and Contemporary Controversies (Paperback) 1442202947 9781442202948

American Political Rhetoric is the only reader for introductory classes in American politics government and political communication designed to explore fundamental political principles through examples of political rhetoric ranging from the founding... more

Politics and Governments of the American States: Oklahoma Politics and Policies : Governing the Sooner State (Hardcover)

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Readings in American government and politics 1913 [Leather Bound]

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Readings in American government and politics. 1924 [Leather Bound]

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Congressional government; a study in American politics by Woodrow Wilson. 1913 [Leather Bound]

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Pre-Owned American Government and Politics Today [With CDROM and Infotrac] (Hardcover) 0534592562 9780534592561

AMERICAN GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS TODAY is known nationwide for its balanced unbiased and up-to-date coverage of constitutional governmental political social and economic structures and their processes. AMERICAN GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS TODAY... more

Tea Party Catholic : The Catholic Case for Limited Government a Free Economy and Human Dignity 9780824549817 Used / Pre-owned

An ever-growing number of practicing Catholics have gravitated to the conservative side of American politics. Adding his voice to the popular chorus of conservative Catholics Samuel Gregg examines the economic and social positions of the United... more

The Handy American Government Answer Book : How Washington Politics and Elections Work 9781578596393 Used / Pre-owned

The stakes have never been higher: national security civil liberties the economy and the future of the republic. CONDITION – USED: Books sold are in GOOD or better condition. Good Condition: Minimal damage to the cover dust jacket may not be... more

Pre-Owned Losing to Win : The 1996 Elections and American Politics 9780847684052 /

Losing to Win:The 1996 Elections and American Politics advances their groundbreaking research to electoral politics and continues their penetrating discussions of divided government independent candidates party platform outsiderism and campaign... more

Pre-Owned Capitol Courthouse and City Hall : Readings in American State Local Politics Government 9780582286863

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Democracy Under Pressure: An Introduction to the American Political System (Paperback - Used) 0495502146 9780495502142

Master the fundamentals of American government with DEMOCRACY UNDER PRESSURE: AN INTRODUCTION TO THE AMERICAN POLITICAL SYSTEM 2006 UPDATE! This political science text provides a realistic guide to American politics and institutions while discussing... more

Readings in American government and politics 1922 [Leather Bound]

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Politics and Governments of the American States: Utah Politics and Government : American Democracy among a Unique Electorate (Paperback)

As unique as is Utah s formative history of civil and religious conflict its political institutions today broadly resemble those found in other American states. While its majority Mormon population translates into an enormous Republican advantage in... more

Pre-Owned Points of View: Readings in American Government and Politics (Paperback) 007310681X 9780073106816

The publication of the tenth edition of Points of View: Readings in American Government and Politics marks this classic reader s 25th anniversary! The goal of the book remains clear: to present readable succinct thoughtful and diverse perspectives... more

Pre-Owned Civil Rights and Liberties: Provocative Questions and Evolving Answers (Paperback) 0131174355 9780131174351

For undergraduate courses in Constitutional Law Civil Rights & Liberties Introduction to American Government Introduction to Law and Legal Process and Judicial Process & Politics. Examining contemporary and perennial constitutional issues in civil... more

Pre-Owned The American Style of Foreign Policy: Cultural Politics and Foreign Affairs (Paperback) 0195062051 9780195062052

With American foreign policy playing an increasingly dominant role in world events of the past century the international diplomatic community and even Americans themselves have staged heated debates centering on the charge that our government often... more

American Government and Politics (Hardcover)

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United... more

Questions and problems in American government to accompany Beard s American government and politics 1931 [Leather Bound]

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Congressional Government: A Study in American Politics (Hardcover)

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United... more

Pre-Owned We the People Texas Edition: An Introduction to American Politics (Hardcover) 0393932397 9780393932393

We the People Eleventh Edition sets a new standard for showing how government affects students lives and why it matters who participates. The Who Are Americans? theme has been expanded to highlight how Americans from different backgrounds experience... more

Pre-Owned American Government and Politics Today: Brief Edition 2008-2009 (Paperback) 0495503223 9780495503224

New features up-to-date political news and analysis and a great low price make AMERICAN GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS TODAY: BRIEF EDITION 2012-2013 a top seller. The text works to show how easily and effectively readers can participate in the political... more

Dynamics of American Political Parties 9780521708876 Used / Pre-owned

Dynamics of American Political Parties examines the process of gradual change that inexorably shapes and reshapes American politics. Parties and the politicians that comprise them seek control of government in order to implement their visions of... more

American Government and Politics Today 2001-2002 Edition (Revised Version with Infotrac ) [With CDROM] (Hardcover - Used) 0534571522 9780534571528

This thoroughly updated edition of Schmidt Shelley and Bardes popular text offers balanced unbiased comprehensive and up-to-date coverage of constitutional governmental political social and economic structures and processes. The book s overriding... more

Primary Elections and American Politics: The Unintended Consequences of Progressive Era Reform (Paperback)

Argues that Progressive Era reforms had the counterintuitive effect of weakening political parties and their role in representative government. more

History of the Two-Party System American Political Party System Grade 6 Children s Government Books (Paperback)

Use this book to learn about the two-party system that is practiced in the United States. You will also read about the political party and what it takes to be a member of one. Further examine the functions of political parties as well as how they... more

Democracy under Pressure : an Introduction to the American Political System 2006 Election Update 9780495502135 Used / Pre-owned

Master the fundamentals of American government with DEMOCRACY UNDER PRESSURE: AN INTRODUCTION TO THE AMERICAN POLITICAL SYSTEM 2006 UPDATE! This political science text provides a realistic guide to American politics and institutions while discussing... more

The Basics of American Politics (Hardcover)

Lively and straightforward The Basics of American Politics offers a concise and accessible introduction to the nuts and bolts of the American system of government. Throughout this brief student-friendly text authors Gary Wasserman and Elliott... more

Interest Groups in American Politics: Pressure and Power (Paperback)

Americans regularly rail against so-called special interests. Yet many members of society are themselves represented in one form or another by organized groups trying to affect government decisions. Interest Groups in American Politics Third Edition... more

Interest Groups in American Politics: Pressure and Power (Hardcover)

Americans regularly rail against so-called special interests. Yet many members of society are themselves represented in one form or another by organized groups trying to affect government decisions. Interest Groups in American Politics Third Edition... more