American Government And Politics (1910)

American Government and Politics is a comprehensive textbook written by Charles Austin Beard, first published in 1910. It covers the fundamental principles and institutions of the American political system, including the Constitution, the presidency, Congress, the judiciary, political parties, and interest groups. Beard's approach to the subject matter is historical and analytical, focusing on the development of American government and politics over time. He explores the various theories and philosophies that have shaped American political thought, from the Enlightenment to the present day. The book is divided into three parts: the first part covers the foundations of American government and politics, including the historical context in which the Constitution was written and the principles of federalism and separation of powers. The second part delves into the workings of the American political system, including the roles of the president, Congress, and the judiciary. The third part explores the various interest groups and political parties that shape American politics, as well as the challenges facing the American political system in the modern era. Overall, American Government and Politics is a seminal work that has been widely used as a textbook in political science and American history courses. It provides a thorough and insightful analysis of the American political system, and remains relevant today as a guide to understanding the complexities of American politics.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.