Elements of Democratic Government - New Edition Revised and Enlarged

643 Pages. Tight, bright, and clean book with many pages marked paragraph brackets in soft lead pencil that is erasable. No other defects noted. Second American Edition Revised and Enlarged 1951. This book is the 1952 Second Printing of the 1951 Revised Edition. Includes Bibliography. It is a text book focusing on the constitutions of the United States, England, and France and included are the constitutions of those three countries. This book expresses the views of two teachers on the way to begin the study of government with students who are -- or should be -- seriously concerned about liberal democracy. Contents in 20 Chapters: The Study of Government, Ideals of Government, Forms of Government, Constitutions and the Separation of Powers, The Expansion of Government Activities, The Executive, the Legislature, Politicall Parties, Representation, Pressure Groups, The Ralationship Between the Executive and the Legislature, Public Opinion, The Judiciary and the Law, Civil Rights, The Civil Service, The Administrative Process, Federalism, Local Government, Democratic Trends, and International Politics. Size: 6" x 9".