Surveying the American governmental system, this revised text covers topics such as the constitution, federalism, civil liberties, political behaviour and public policy. Using historical and comparative perspectives, it focuses on real issues or incidents such as the 1994 and 1996 elections.
American Government 3e
The purpose of this book is to offer a no-frills, low-cost, yet comprehensive overview of the American political system for students taking introductory courses in American national government.
The book provides an important opportunity for students to learn the core concepts of American Government and understand how those concepts apply to their lives and the world around them.
American Government 101 cuts out the boring explanations, and instead provides a hands-on lesson that keeps you engaged as you learn.
Elizabeth Monroe was known as " la belle Americaine " for her role in saving the wife of Marquis de Lafayette , Madame Lafayette , in France from death by guillotine . The Monroes had traveled abroad during the French Revolution because ...
American Government: Balancing Democracy and Rights
This exciting new book explores the role of government, politics, and policy in American lives. Full of real life applications and scenarios, this text encourages and enables political thinking.
The gold standard analytical approach reinvigorated
How and why has government gotten bigger? “Should be a compulsory assignment for any seminar on modern political culture.” —The Journal of American History American government has evolved over the generations since the mid-nineteenth ...
From the roots of American government and the challenges that have helped shape it over the years to its current structure and systems, this thoroughly researched work is ideal for anyone brushing up on civics, as well as students of all ...