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TEST BANK for Keeping the Republic: Power and Citizenship in American Politics (11th Edition) by Christine Barbour and Gerald C. Wright is a foundational American government textbook. The text centers around Harold Lasswell’s definition of politics—"who gets what, and how"—while analyzing the concepts of political power and the responsibilities of citizenship. [1]

The topics covered across the core chapters of the 11th edition include: [1]

Part I: Foundations of American Politics

Chapter 1: Politics: Who Gets What, and How? – Introduces power, political systems, economic systems (capitalism vs. socialism), and the concept of citizenship. [1, 2]
Chapter 2: American Citizens and Political Culture – Looks at demographic changes, what unites and divides Americans, and immigration policy. [1]
Chapter 3: Politics of the American Founding – Analyzes the split from England, the flaws of the Articles of Confederation, and the compromises made during the Constitutional Convention. [1]
Chapter 4: Federalism – Examifies how power is shared or divided between the federal government and individual states. [1]
Chapter 5: Fundamental American Liberties (Civil Liberties) – Covers the Bill of Rights, freedom of speech, freedom of religion, gun rights, and privacy rights. [1]
Chapter 6: The Struggle for Equal Rights (Civil Rights) – Investigates systemic discrimination, unequal laws, and civil rights movements (including African American, gender, and ethnic minority fights for equality). [1]

Part II: Government Institutions

Chapter 7: Congress – Covers congressional elections, how leadership and committees are structured, and the step-by-step legislative process.
Chapter 8: The Presidency – Focuses on executive powers, responsibilities, and how presidential authority changes over time.
Chapter 9: The Bureaucracy – Analyzes the "fourth branch" of government, federal regulations, and administrative agencies.
Chapter 10: The American Legal System and the Courts – Explains local/federal legal frameworks, judicial review, and the inner workings of the Supreme Court. [1, 2, 3]

Part III: Political Behavior & Citizen Participation

Chapter 11: Public Opinion – Focuses on how citizen values form, political socialization, and measuring opinion through polling.
Chapter 12: Parties and Interest Groups – Evaluates the American two-party system, political outsiders, and how lobbying and interest groups utilize their resources.
Chapter 13: Voting, Campaigns, and Elections – Looks at how presidential campaigns function, voter participation, and the peaceful transfer of power.
Chapter 14: Media, Power, and Political Communication – Investigates modern journalism, disinformation, and navigating media echo chambers. [1, 2]

Part IV: Public Policy

Domestic and Economic Policy – Analyzes the policymaking process, economic regulations, and addressing societal needs like healthcare and inequality.
Foreign Policy – Outlines defense strategies, international trade, and America's role in global politics. [1, 2]