American political culture: seeking a more perfect union;
Constitutional democracy: promoting liberty and self-Government;
Federalism: forging a nation;
Civil liberties: protecting individual rights;
Equal rights: struggling toward fairness;
Public opinion and political socialization shaping the people’s voice;
Political participation and voting: expressing the popular will;
Political parties: candidates and campaigns: defining the voter’s choice;
Interest groups: organizing for influence;
The news media: communicating political images;
Congress: balancing national goals and local interests;
The presidency: leading the nation;
The federal bureaucracy: administering the government;
The judiciary apply the law;
Economic and environmental policy: contributing to prosperity;
Welfare and education policy: providing for personal security and need;
Foreign and defense policy: protecting the American way