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A2 US Government & Politics Textbook Anthony J. Bennett

A2 US Government & Politics Textbook By Anthony J. Bennett

A2 US Government & Politics Textbook by Anthony J. Bennett

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Fully updated for all students taking the new A2 specifications, the third edition of the highly popular textbook A2 US & Comparative Government & Politics includes up-to-date and relevant data and discussion from the 2008 presidential election.

A2 US Government & Politics Textbook Summary

A2 US Government & Politics Textbook by Anthony J. Bennett

This highly popular textbook has been written specifically to meet the needs of A2 students, providing comprehensive, accessible and up-to-date coverage of core topics in US and comparative government and politics. Carefully structured around the specifications, the textbook combines authoritative discussion with the latest facts and figures. Frequent Summary boxes and definitions of Key Terms aid comprehension and revision, while an Exam Focus section at the end of each chapter offers source-based exercises relating to the text and assignments for extension work, drawing on further reading. This bestselling textbook has been completely revised to meet the needs of A2 students using the recent A2 specifications. It provides comprehensive, accessible and up-to-date coverage of the US and comparative US/UK topics on the main exam board specifications. The third edition has been fully updated to include the 2008 presidential election.

A2 US Government & Politics Textbook Reviews

A fine text. Essential of those studying US politics as part of their A level course (or also great for those wanting to just generally understand the workings of the US political system). Also, the text is supplemented each year via the US Government and Politics Annuel Survey mini texts updates, by the same author. Recommended. -- Amazon reviews Don't look any further for your A2 Politics textbook. Bennett writes well, the text manages to be both clear and detailed, and the source information is relevant, contemporary and well presented. Highly highly recommended. -- Amazon reviews

About Anthony J. Bennett

Anthony J. Bennett has taught, examined and written on American politics for many years. He is the author of the A2 US Government and Politics Exam Revision Notes and the US Government & Politics Annual Survey 2007, also published by Philip Allan Updates.

Table of Contents

Introduction Chapter 1 The Constitution The size and diversity of the USA The events leading to the Philadelphia Convention The writing of the federal Constitution The amendment process The Bill of Rights and later amendments Separation of powers Checks and balances Federalism and the changing federal-state relationship Consequences of federalism Comparing US and UK constitutions Chapter 2 Elections and voting When presidential elections occur Requirements for a presidential candidate The invisible primary Primaries and caucuses The 2008 nomination race National Party Conventions Campaign finance The role of the media Turnout Voting behaviour in presidential elections Why Obama won in 2008 The Electoral College Congressional elections Propositions, referendums and recall elections Comparing US and UK elections and voting Chapter 3 Political parties The history of the USA's two main parties Major parties and ideology Organisational structure of the two major parties The two-party system Third parties Theories of party decline Theories of party renewal Comparing US and UK political parties Chapter 4 Pressure groups Pluralism Types of pressure group Functions of pressure groups Reasons for joining a pressure group Methods used by pressure groups The impact of pressure groups on issues The impact of pressure groups on government Regulation of pressure groups Arguments against pressure groups Arguments for pressure groups Comparing US and UK pressure groups Chapter 5 Congress The structure of Congress Membership of Congress Powers of Congress The relative importance and prestige of the House and the Senate Leadership in Congress Congressional committees The legislative process Voting in Congress Oversight of the executive branch The public view of Congress Comparing Congress with the UK parliament Chapter 6 The presidency The creation of the presidency The powers of the president The vice-president The federal bureaucracy The cabinet The Executive Office of the President (EXOP) EXOP-cabinet rivalries The president's relations with Congress The president and foreign policy Theories of presidential power Limits on presidential power Comparing the presidency with the UK prime minister Chapter 7 The Supreme Court, and the protection of rights and liberties The structure of the federal courts Membership of the Supreme Court Philosophy of the justices The appointment and confirmation process The power of judicial review The Supreme Court and the protection of rights and liberties The Supreme Court and presidential power Checks on the Supreme Court Comparing US and UK judiciaries Chapter 8 Racial and ethnic politics Ethic diversity and representation The civil rights movement Developments in minority representation Affirmative action Minority representation in government The protection of the rights and liberties of racial and ethnic minorities Appendices Appendix I Presidents of the USA Appendix II The Constitution of the USA Index

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GOR003018147
9780340986608
0340986603
A2 US Government & Politics Textbook by Anthony J. Bennett
Anthony J. Bennett
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Hodder Education
20090529
400
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