Ch. 1. One from many -- ch. 2. From sea to shining sea -- ch. 3. Toward the city on a hill -- ch. 4. A responsive government -- ch. 5. The business of America -- ch. 6. A diverse educational system -- ch. 7. A republic of science -- ch. 8. Separating church and state -- ch. 9. The social safety net -- ch. 10. Distinctively American arts -- ch. 11. Exporting popular culture -- ch. 12. The media and their messages -- National Celebrations.