American government : political development and institutional change by Jillson, Calvin C., 1949- author instant download

American government : political development and institutional change by Jillson, Calvin C., 1949- author instant download

1 online resource, Features of this Innovative TextThe 8th edition of this well-respected text features the 2014 midterm Congressional elections, the latest on Obama's presidency, important Supreme Court decisions, the implementation of the Affordable Care Act, and other timely updates. An increased attention to media in politics runs through the book. Key learning objectives at the beginning of every chapter focus students on central points to watch for.\"\"The Constitution Today\"\" chapter opening vignettes illustrate the importance of conflicting views on constitutional principles. Key terms defined in the margi, Online resource; title from PDF title page (Ebsco, viewed July 28 2015), First edition published 1999 by Harcourt Brace College Publishers, Includes bibliographical references and index, Cover Page; Half Title; Title Page; Copyright; Dedication; Epigraph; Brief Contents; Contents; Special Features; Preface; Acknowledgments; The Author; Chapter 1 the origins of american political principles; The Constitution Today American Exceptionalism; A Tradition to Draw From; The Ancients: Who Rules and for What Purposes; The Middle Ages: The Secular Serves the Sacred; Pro & Con Pursuing Democracy: Ancient Fears, Modern Hopes; Secularism, Individualism, and the Idea of Progress; The Roots of American Politics; Oppression in Europe and the Settlement of America, Space, Diversity, and Dissent in Colonial AmericaLet's Compare The Settlement of North America: Comparing the British and French Styles; Chapter Summary; Key Terms; Suggested Readings; Web Resources; Chapter 2 the revolution and the constitution; The Constitution Today Obama's Speech on Race; Background to the Revolution; The Colonial Political Environment; First Steps Toward Independence; The Declaration of Independence; Governance during the Revolutionary Period; Independence Sparks Constitutional Change; Political Instability during \"The Critical Period; The Constitutional Convention, The Delegates an