Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 The Constitution and Democratic Theory Chapter 3 Federalism Chapter 4 Civil Rights Chapter 5 Civil Liberties Chapter 6 Media Chapter 7 Interest Groups Chapter 8 Campaigns and Elections Chapter 9 Direct Democracy Chapter 10 Congress Chapter 11 The Presidency Chapter 12 The Judical Process and the Courts Chapter 13 The Bureaucracy Chapter 14 Short Shots with Careful Aim Chapter 15 Kids in Action Chapter 16 Conclusion

About the Author

Stephen E. Frantzich is professor of political science at the U.S. Naval Academy.