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Democracy in America Course Guide and Readings

Introduction

1. Citizenship: Making Government Work
       Guide
       Readings
   
   
2. The Constitution: Fixed or Flexible?
       Guide
       Readings
   
   
3. Federalism: U.S. v. the States
       Guide
       Readings
   
   
4. Civil Liberties: Safeguarding the Individual
       Guide
       Readings
   
   
5. Civil Rights: Demanding Equality
       Guide
       Readings
   
   
6. Legislatures: Laying Down the Law
       Guide
       Readings
   
   
7. The Modern Presidency: Tools of Power
       Guide
       Readings
   
   
8. Bureaucracy: A Controversial Necessity
       Guide
       Readings
   
   
9. The Courts: Our Rule of Law
       Guide
       Readings
   
   
10. Understanding Media: The Inside Story
          Guide
          Readings
    
    
11. Public Opinion: Voice of the People
          Guide
          Readings
    
    
12. Political Parties: Mobilizing Agents
          Guide
          Readings
    
    
13. Elections: The Maintenance of Democracy
          Guide
          Readings
    
    
14. Interest Groups: Organizing To Influence
          Guide
          Readings
    
    
15. Global Politics: USA and the World
          Guide
          Readings