American Democracy Now, 2nd Edition (Harrison)

Chapter 16: Domestic Policy

Chapter Summary

Quotations 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