You decide : controversial cases in American politics

Drachman, Edward R. 1940- (Author). Langran, Robert. (Added Author). Shank, Alan, 1936- Controversial cases in American politics. (Added Author).

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General Note:	First ed. entered under Alan Shank.
Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	Introduction -- The Constitution: Is original intent the proper model for constitutional interpretation? -- Federalism: Should undocumented students qualify for in-state tuition benefits from public colleges and universities? -- Civil liberties: Should organized prayer be allowed in the public schools? -- Civil rights: Race-based affirmative action in college admissions: keep it, mend it, or end it? -- Political socialization and culture: Are bilingual programs the best way to teach students with limited English proficiency? -- The media: Should the U.S. media have shown the cartoons of the prophet Muhammad originally published by a Danish newspaper? -- Political interest groups: Are school vouchers a key to meaningful educational reform? -- Political parties and campaigns: Is campaign finance reform needed? -- Voting: What is the fairest method of redistricting? -- Elections: Is the electoral college the best way to elect U.S. Presidents? -- Congress: Should the Senate continue the practice of the filibuster? -- The Presidency: How limited should Presidential power be in wartime? -- The Judiciary: Should the case Kelo v. City of New London be revisited? -- Foreign policy: What is the best "endgame" for the U.S. presence in Iraq?