Publisher's Synopsis
This exciting, best selling introduction to American government asks students to critically evaluate the quality of democracy in America today and to consider how underlying structural factors, such as the economy and cultural values, affect, and are affected by, our political system. Outstanding features include a new "By the Numbers" feature, "How Democratic Are We?" boxes, a unique analytical framework, "Using the Framework" boxes, "Web Exploration" exercises, and superior diversity coverage throughout.
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