American Democracy Now (Harrison), 3rd EditionChapter 17:
Domestic PolicyChapter SummaryQuotations from the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution, to the effect that the American government must ensure its citizens a just society where they are able to live freely in pursuit of happiness, serve as a reminder of this chapter's purpose in conveying domestic policy goals. This chapter demonstrates the difficulties and successes in citizens' efforts to effect policy change. Included are examinations of the following:
- The types of public programs by which government provides for its citizens' basic needs
- Income security programs
- Food policy
- Health care policy
- Housing policy
- Environmental protection policy
- Energy policy
- Homeland security policy
- Immigration policy
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