Includes bibliographical references and index

Democracy and the American political process: Should Americans believe in a unique American "Mission"?; Is democracy the answer to global terrorism?; Should America adopt public financing of political campaigns -- Institution of government: Does the president have unilateral war powers?; Should the courts seek the "Original Meaning" of the Constitution?; Is Congress a "broken branch"?; Should the president be allowed "Executive privilege"? -- Social change and public policy Is homosexual conduct constitutionally protected?; Does affirmative action advance racial equality?; Should abortion be restricted?; Should the government provide national health insurance?; Is America becoming more unequal?; Does the Patriot Act abridge essential freedom?;Stopping illegal immigration, should border security come first?; Should there be a "wall of separation" between church and state? -- America and the world: Does the war in Iraq help the war against terrorism?; Is "Middle Eastern" profiling ever justified?; Is warrantless wiretapping in some cases justified to protect national security?; Must America exercise world leadership?; Should Federal taxes be increased?; Does conservatism get the world wrong?