American Government: Roots and Reform, 15th edition

  • Karen O'Connor
  • , Larry J. Sabato

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American Government: Roots and Reform helps you view the issues facing the US today through a historical lens. By presenting coverage of the origins of American government in tandem with material on contemporary political structures and behaviors, authors Karen O’Connor and Larry Sabato show how what happened in the past can be used to understand what measures should be taken in the future.

The 15th Edition offers coverage of the 2024 presidential and congressional elections, recent Supreme Court decisions and more. Fresh opening vignettes and key examples strengthen the authors’ historical approach. And new Patterns of Polarization features in each chapter highlight major contemporary concerns in American politics and government.

Published by Pearson (May 12th 2025) - Copyright © 2026

ISBN-13: 9780138362362

Subject: Political Science

Category: American Government

Part 1. Foundations of Government

  1. American Government: Roots, Context and Culture
  2. The Constitution
  3. The Federal System
  4. Civil Liberties
  5. Civil Rights

Part 2. Institutions of Government

  1. Congress
  2. The Presidency
  3. The Executive Branch and the Federal Bureaucracy
  4. The Judiciary

Part 3. Political Behavior

  1. Public Opinion and Political Socialization
  2. Political Parties
  3. Campaigns, Elections, and Voting
  4. The News Media
  5. Interest Groups and Social Movements

Part 4. Public Policy

  1. Social and Economic Policy
  2. Foreign and Defense Policy

APPENDICES

  1. The Declaration of Independence
  2. The Constitution of the United States of America
  3. Federalist Papers: Nos. 10, 51, 78