Incluye glosario e índice.

I. The American political environment: Constitutional politics. -- The constitutional basis of American politics. -- Federalism in theory and practice. -- State and local politics.

II. The politics of liberty and equality: Civil rights and liberties. -- Issues of freedom and equality.

Part III. The politics of participation: Political socialization and participation. -- Public opinion. -- Political interest groups. -- Political parties. -- Campaigns and elections. -- Politics and the news media.

IV. American political institutions: Congress. -- The presidency. -- The executive bureaucracy. -- The judiciary.

V. Politics and public policy: The policy-making process. -- Domestic policy. -- Economic policy. -- Foreign and defense policy.