Deliberation and the Restoration of America's Democratic Potential

A Primer on American Government

Häftad, Engelska, 2007

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Beskrivning

Deliberation and the Restoration of America's Democratic Potential explains why and how deliberation is the foundation of our democratic way of life, and the impact it has on our political institutions. The book discusses the origins of the Constitution; the use of federalism to enliven our communities; the necessity mediating institutions to aggregate the voice of the people; and the processes of the three branches of government and their connection to American citizens. It concludes with a look into the future of politics and government, urging the reader toward a more active role for the citizen leader. Overall, this work offers a comprehensive view of the American governmental system, one that every citizen can use as a manual when reevaluating his or her role in the practice of politics.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2007-08-17
Mått:155 x 229 x 13 mm
Vikt:263 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:170
Förlag:University Press of America
ISBN:9780761838449

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Politik och statsskick inom Samhälle och politik

Mer om författaren

Elkin Terry Jack taught American government and political science for thirty-four years at Gulf Coast Community College. Long a principal in the College's Citizen Leadership Institute, Professor Jack contributes a weekly political commentary on NPR station WKGC.Edward N. Wright taught political science and public administration at the U.S. Air Force Academy, the University of Colorado, Colorado State University, and Florida State University. Professor Wright retired as the Dean and CEO of Florida State University's regional campus in Panama City, Florida in 2005.

Innehållsförteckning

Part 1 IntroductionChapter 2 Public Talk: A Political Paradigm ReconsideredChapter 3 To Form a More Perfect Union: The Constitutional Basis of American PoliticsChapter 4 Federalism and the Need for CommunitasChapter 5 Political Parties and the Ideal of an Inclusive PublicChapter 6 The Congress – The Center of the American Constitutional SystemChapter 7 The American PresidencyChapter 8 The JudiciaryChapter 9 In Search of a Public Transformation: Community Collaboration and the Origin of PoliticsPart 10 About the AuthorsPart 11 Index