Revel for American Government

Key Benefit

American Government: Roots and Reform helps readers view the issues facing the Unites States today through an historical lens. By presenting coverage of the origins of American government in tandem with material on contemporary political structures and behaviors, the authors help readers see how what happened in the past can be used to understand what measures should be taken in the future. In order to boost engagement with key concepts, the 2014 Elections and Updates Edition incorporates coverage of contemporary issues that dominate today's headlines, as well as the most up-to-date data.

Key Topics

American Government: Roots, Context, and Culture; The Constitution; The Federal System; Civil Liberties; Civil Rights; Congress; The Presidency; The Executive Branch and the Federal Bureaucracy; The Judiciary; Public Opinion and Political Socialization; Political Parties; Elections and Voting; The Campaign Process; The News Media; Interest Groups; Domestic Policy; Economic Policy; Foreign and Defense Policy

Market

For anyone seeking a thorough overview of American government, past and present.