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. THE BASES OF POLITICS. 1. A Science of Politics? 2. Theories:Classic and Modern. 3. Nations, States, and Governments. 4. Individualsand Constitutions. 5. Democracy, Totalitarianism, and Authoritarianism.II. POLITICAL ATTITUDES. 6. Political Ideologies. 7. Political Culture.8. Public Opinion. III. POLITICAL INTERACTIONS. 9. PoliticalCommunication and the Media. 10. Interest Groups. 11. Political Parties andParty Systems. 12. Elections. IV. THE INSTITUTIONS OF POLITICS. 13. TheBasic Institutions of Government. 14. Legislatures. 15. Executives. 16.Administration and Bureaucracy. 17. Legal Systems and the Courts. V. WHATPOLITICAL SYSTEMS DO. 18. Political Economy. 19. Violence and Revolution.20. International Relations. 21. The Global System. Index.