Table of Contents

PART 1: FOUNDATIONS

Chapter 1. Introduction

Chapter 2. The Founding and the Constitution

Chapter 3. Federalism and the Separation of Powers

Chapter 4. Civil Liberties and Civil Rights

PART 2: INSTITUTIONS

Chapter 5. Congress: The First Branch

Chapter 6. The Presidency

Chapter 7. The Executive Branch

Chapter 8. The Federal Courts

PART 3: DEMOCRATIC POLITICS

Chapter 9. Public Opinion and the Media

Chapter 10. Elections

Chapter 11. Political Parties

Chapter 12. Groups and Organized Interests

PART 4: POLICY

Chapter 13. Economic and Social Policy

Chapter 14. Foreign Policy