Logic of American Politics

The U.S. political system is as extraordinary as it is complex. Yet for all its complexity, there is a rationale embedded in our political institutions and practices. Distinguished scholars Kernell and Jacobson explain this underlying logic to help students develop an appreciation of the possibilities and limitations of the system, created by the Constitution and shaped by two centuries of evolution. Encouraged to think--and not merely to memorize facts--students come to understand how political institutions and actions clash in often systematic and predictable ways. Logic is accompanied by an array of support materials to help prepare students for the AP exam. An accompanying web site, logic.cqpress.com (with chapter objectives and reviews, self-graded quizzes, exercises, instructor's resources, and more), a testing program, overhead transparencies, and Power Point lecture slides combine to enhance learning and raise test scores.Kernell, Samuel is the author of 'Logic of American Politics' with ISBN 9781568028644 and ISBN 1568028644.