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Chapter Outlines

Chapter 1: Freedom and Power: An Introduction to the Problem


How Does American Government Work?

Making Sense of Government and Politics
  • What are the foundations of government?
  • What forms can a government take?
  • How can citizens influence what government does?
From Coercion to Consent
  • By what broad means were constitutional democracies able to secure the consent of their citizens?
  • What were the historic consequences of the expansion of democratic politics during this time?
Does American Democracy Work?
  • How can the growth of governmental power become a threat to citizens?


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