Table Of ContentPending Updates Preface Acknowledgments CHAPTER ONE: Political Thinking and Political Culture: Becoming a Responsible Citizen CHAPTER TWO: Constitutional Democracy: Promoting Liberty and Self-Government CHAPTER THREE: Federalism: Forging a Nation CHAPTER FOUR: Civil Liberties: Protecting Individual Rights CHAPTER FIVE: Equal Rights: Struggling toward Fairness CHAPTER SIX: Public Opinion and Political Socialization: Shaping the People's Voice CHAPTER SEVEN: Political Participation: Activating the Popular Will CHAPTER EIGHT: Political Parties, Candidates, and Campaigns: Defining the Voter's Choice CHAPTER NINE: Interest Groups: Organizing for Influence CHAPTER TEN: The News Media: Communicating Political Images CHAPTER ELEVEN: Congress: Balancing National Goals and Local Interests CHAPTER TWELVE: The Presidency: Leading the Nation CHAPTER THIRTEEN: The Federal Bureaucracy: Administering the Government CHAPTER FOURTEEN: The Federal Judicial System: Applying the Law CHAPTER FIFTEEN: Economic and Environmental Policy: Contributing to Prosperity CHAPTER SIXTEEN: Income, Welfare, and Education Policy: Providing for Personal Security CHAPTER SEVENTEEN: Foreign Policy: Protecting the American Way Appendixes Glossary Notes Index
SynopsisWe the People by Thomas Patterson is a concise approach to American Government emphasizing critical thinking through relevant examples that appeal to today's students. This extremely readable program provides opportunities to engage with the political process through tools that help students learn how to think about politics, utilizing digital resources that connect students with the material in a highly personalized way.