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FOUNDATIONS	INSTITUTIONS
Why Government? The American Revolution Transition to Self-Rule The United States Constitution The Bill of Rights Civil Rights Federalism	The United States Congress The Executive Branch The Federal Judiciary The Bureaucracy Working Together The Legislative Process The Federal Budget
PROCESSES	PARTICIPANTS
Political Socialization Public Opinion Voting & Elections Public Policy	Citizens Parties Interest Groups The Media