Understanding American Government (with CourseReader 0-30: American Government Printed Access Card)

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UNDERSTANDING AMERICAN GOVERNMENT is highly respected and trusted for its attention to research and issues of diversity, as well as for its award-winning team of authors. While covering the foundations of American government, this text also moves beyond the nuts and bolts to explain why and how important aspects of government have evolved, their impact on government and individuals, and why they may be controversial, inspire debate, and worth learning. More than just narrating facts and current issues, UNDERSTANDING AMERICAN GOVERNMENT leaves students with an understanding of the ?why?, so their knowledge can be applied long after the course is completed. UNDERSTANDING AMERICAN GOVERNMENT is a three-time winner of the American Government Textbook Award for the Best Treatment of Women in Politics, by the Women?s Caucus for Political Science. ?I think that the Welch text has been successful in accomplishing the goals of stimulating and promoting critical thinking among students and other users, increasing awareness on diversity issues, and in helping students to gain a better grasp of the foundation and basic features of American government.? ?The book does a great job articulating a vision of America as multicultural and diverse. It does a superb job in terms of laying the framework for American governance in clear terms but ones that do not sacrifice the complexities of the founding. It doesn?t overwhelm students with jargon and does a decent job relating government to students?it is highly successful in conveying the raison detre for government and governance in America and the national level.? ?The book does a great job articulating a vision of America as multicultural and diverse. It does a superb job in terms of laying the framework for American governance in clear terms but ones that do not sacrifice the complexities of the founding. It doesn?t overwhelm students with jargon and does a decent job relating government to students?it is highly successful in conveying the raison detre for government and governance in America and the national level.? Introduction: The Role of Government in America. 1. The American People. 2. The Constitution. 3. Federalism. 4. Public Opinion. 5. News Media. 6. Interest Group. 7. Political Parties. 8. Elections. 9. Congress. 10. The Presidency. 11. The Bureaucracy. 12. The Judiciary. 13. Civil Liberties. 14. Civil Rights. Economic Policy Module. Heath Policy Module. Environmental Policy Module. Foreign Policy Module.

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