An Introductory Survey of American Government, Constitution and Politics

An Introductory Survey of American Government, Constitution and Politics is a study of theAmerican political system which provides a detailed analysis of U. S. Governmentinstitutions and Constitution. The book elaborates on the functions and prerogatives of thefederal legislative, executive and judiciary and on the way in which the governmentbranches interact and balance one another in proposing and implementing public policies. Itis also a comprehensive description of fundamental concepts and principles relevant forAmerican politics such as federalism, democracy, political parties, elections and interestgroups.Focused on the essential aspects of the American Government, the book represents astimulating and interactive material which balances theoretical information with exercisesand examples that substantiate the political context. The purpose of this book is to offer thereader interested in American politics a material that systematizes relevant topics for theAmerican political space.From Table of Contents:• American Political Culture• Documents Preceding the U. S. Constitution• Constitution Comes together• Amendments to the Constitution• Federalism The United States Government• The Legislative Branch• The Presidency• The Federal Judicial System Political Parties• Interest Groups