American governance
2018
eBook
Abstract: Find answers in American Governance on all questions related to the variety of ways by which the American people govern themselves - from their constitutions and governments to the political norms and ideals that guide their actions as citizens and leaders; to local communities, civic associations, and political associations people form for collective deliberation and action; and to the relationships they form with their elected representatives.
Main title:
American governance / [edited by] Stephen Schechter.
Author:
Schechter, Stephen L., 1945-, editorCredo Reference (Firm), distributor
Work:
Edition:
First edition.[Enhanced Credo edition]
Imprint:
Farmington Hills, Michigan : Macmillan Reference USA, 2016.Boston, Massachusetts : Credo Reference, 2018.
Collation:
1 online resource (747 entries) : 349 images ; digital files.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.Description based on title page of print version.
System details:
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Linking notes:
Print version: 5 volumes : illustrations
Contents:
Preface -- Introduction -- Thematic outline -- List of contributors -- Entries A-Z -- List of websites -- Primary sources: Declaration of Independence; Adopted and ratified by the Continental Congress, 1776; United States Constitution; Drafted by the Philadelphia Convention, 1787; ratified by the States, 1788; Bill of Rights; Proposed by the US Congress, 1789; ratified by the States, 1791; Amendments to the United States Constitution; Proposed by the US Congress and ratified by the States; The Federalist No. 10; James Madison, 1787; The Federalist No. 39; James Madison, 1788; The Federalist No. 51; James Madison, 1788 -- Case index.
Access restrictions:
Access restricted to authorized users and institutions.
ISBN:
9781786849212 (electronic version)9780028662497 (hardback)9780028662503 (vol. 1)9780028662510 (vol. 2)9780028662527 (vol. 3)9780028662534 (vol. 4)9780028662541 (vol. 5)
Dewey class:
320.973
LC class:
JK421
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
501745
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