Government by the People, Brief Edition, 8th Edition

Building on decades of authoritative scholarship, this completely updated text continues to offer accessible, carefully crafted, and straightforward coverage of the foundations of American politics, as well consistent focus on the achievements of a government by the people

 

In an increasingly cynical world, GBTP emphasizes that politics matters and encourages, motivates, and even inspires students–with accounts of individual and collective acts of courageousness, intellect, and integrity in the political arena–to be effective and informed citizens.  

 

With each chapter now framed by nationally-selected learning objectives and chapter mastery self-tests, several compelling new features, and an all new contemporary design, this thoroughly updated Twenty-Third Edition continues in the book’s long tradition for excellence.  The Brief Edition includes the same coverage as the comprehensive version, but in a more streamlined format. As we enter this very complex political era, there is no more reliable or more relevant text to help you advance your students from being simple onlookers to knowledgeable participants in the American political experience.

1. Constitutional Democracy

2. American Federalism

3. Political Culture and Ideology

4. The American Political Landscape

5. Political Parties and Interest Groups

6. Public Opinion, Voting, and Elections

7. The Media and American Politics

8. Congress

9. The Presidency

10. The Federal Administrative System

11. The Judiciary

12. First Amendment Freedoms

13. Equal Justice Under Law

14. Making Economic, Regulatory, and Social Policy

15. Making Foreign and Defense Policy