Explore American Government
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Pearson authors combine coverage of the fundamentals of American government with the most up-to-date topics, examples, and data. By revealing connections among the past, present, and future of American government, the online Revel Political Science platform provides classes with an engaging blend of author content, media, and interactives that help you inspire students to become informed citizens who are ready to participate in politics.
Government in America: People, Politics, and Policy
Edwards | Wattenberg | Howell
Show how American politics affects public policy. This public-policy approach to American government provides a framework to understand the difficult questions that political decision makers are facing regarding American democracy and the scope of our government.
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The Struggle for Democracy
Greenberg | Page | Doherty | Minkoff | Ryan
Explain how American democracy is developing. This accessible, evidence-based overview helps students learn how to decode the American political system, make critical judgments about how well our government works, and identify ways to engage in politics and make a difference.
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Government by the People: Structure, Action, and Impact
Magleby| Light | Nemacheck | Wolbrecht
Help students understand the history of our constitutional government. This structural approach to American government provides a constitutional anchor for critical thinking and helps students become informed, engaged participants in the decisions and processes of our democracy.
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American Government: Roots and Reform
O’Connor | Sabato
Help students understand American politics from past to present. This thought-provoking text frames today's key issues through a historical lens in order to help students see how an understanding of history can help inform the future of our government and country.
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