Government by the People, 28th edition

  • David B. Magleby
  • , Paul C. Light
  • , Christine L. Nemacheck
  • , Christina Wolbrecht

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Government by the People: Structure, Action and Impact provides a constitutional anchor for critical thinking that helps you become an informed participant in the decisions and processes of our democracy. The authors show the stake we all have in our government and help you see how you can impact the future of your community, the nation and the world.

The 28th Edition offers coverage of the 2024 presidential and congressional elections, as well as analysis of issues such as immigration, legislative gridlock and the role of the judiciary in election controversies. In addition, the authors have updated the tables and figures throughout the text to provide the most recent information available on topics like spending by Super PACs in recent elections and the public’s evolving views on abortion access.

Published by Pearson (May 6th 2025) - Copyright © 2026

ISBN-13: 9780138364724

Subject: Political Science

Category: American Government

Part 1. Constitutional Principle

  1. Constitutional Democracy
  2. Constitutional Foundations
  3. American Federalism

Part 2. The Political Process

  1. The American Political Landscape
  2. Interest Groups
  3. Political Parties
  4. Public Opinion, Ideology, Participation and Voting
  5. Campaigns and Elections
  6. The Media and US Politics

Part 3. Policy-Making Institutions

  1. Congress
  2. The Presidency
  3. The Federal Bureaucracy and Public Policy
  4. The Judiciary

Part 4. Rights and Liberties

  1. Civil Liberties
  2. Civil Rights

Part 5. The Politics of National Policy

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