An Introduction to American Government

Thomas L. Brunell, Robert Lowry, Banks Miller, and Thomas Gray.

In an age full of distractions and misinformation, students need a strong foundation in Political Science that sets them up for success at school and as informed citizens. Introduction to American Government provides a concise overview of the history and functions of U.S. government institutions, always bringing the discussion back to examples of how they impact real people. Clear writing is supported by carefully structured assessments, interactive features and fully-updated research and data, allowing students to develop the skills, practice and critical analysis they need to participate in the political world.

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Table of Contents for An Introduction to American Government

Front Matter
Chapter 1: American National Government and Representative Democracy
Chapter 2: The U.S. Constitution
Chapter 3: Federalism
Chapter 4: The U.S. Congress
Chapter 5: The Presidency
Chapter 6: The Federal Courts
Chapter 7: Civil Rights
Chapter 8: Civil Liberties
Chapter 9: Political Parties
Chapter 10: Organized Interests
Chapter 11: Elections and Campaigns
Chapter 12: Media, Information, and American Politics
Chapter 13: Public Opinion

Key features

Critical Thinking Activities allow students opportunities to develop and practice critical analysis skills, and provide an efficient way for instructors to measure student progress
Frequently updated content with relevant, timely examples, like recent elections, that students can relate to, and instructors can easily customize the content to appeal to their own class
Students interact with data, watch videos, and respond to critical analysis activities to deepen their understanding