The American anomaly : U.S. politics and government in comparative perspective /

Main Author: Smith, Raymond A., 1967-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Routledge, c2008.
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245 1 4 |a The American anomaly :  |b U.S. politics and government in comparative perspective /  |c Raymond A. Smith. 
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300 1 4 |a xxi, 214 p. ;  |c 24 cm. 
504 1 4 |a Includes bibliographical references and index. 
505 1 4 |a The American nation, state, and regime -- The U.S. constitution -- Federalism -- Separation of powers -- The executive branch : the presidency and the bureaucracy -- The legislative branch : the two houses of Congress -- The judicial branch : the Supreme Court and the federal courts -- Voting elections -- Political parties and interest groups -- Unconventional political participation -- Public opinion and political values -- Conclusion : the American anomaly on balance. 
650 1 4 |a Comparative government 
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