US Politics Today |
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| Author:
| Ashbee, Edward
Ashford, Nigel |
| Series title: | Politics Today Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-7190-5464-8 |
| Publication Date: | Nov 1999 |
| Publisher: | Manchester University Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $21.95 |
Book Description:
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This broad introduction to US government looks at institutions such as the presidency, Congress and the Supreme Court, as well as the social and cultural context within which political issues are discussed. It also surveys controversies and arguments. Should, for example, the institutions created in the US constitution be seen as too weak or too strong? Can the US still be seen as a federal nation, or are all significant decisions taken in Washington DC? Is the American lawmaking...
More DescriptionThis broad introduction to US government looks at institutions such as the presidency, Congress and the Supreme Court, as well as the social and cultural context within which political issues are discussed. It also surveys controversies and arguments. Should, for example, the institutions created in the US constitution be seen as too weak or too strong? Can the US still be seen as a federal nation, or are all significant decisions taken in Washington DC? Is the American lawmaking process in the grip of lobbyists?