Government By The People: National, State, And Local Version ; 9780131838116 ; 0131838113

Burns, James MacGregor; Peltason, J. W.; Cronin, Thomas E.; Magleby, David B.; O'Brien, David M.; Light, Paul Charles

ISBN 10: 0131838113 / ISBN 13: 9780131838116

Published by Pearson College Div, 2004

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Government By The People: National, State, And Local Version ; 9780131838116 ; 0131838113
• Publisher: Pearson College Div
• Publication Date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0131838113
• ISBN 13: 9780131838116
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

B> This highly-acclaimed, brief survey of the workings and issues of the American political system--and the constitutional and political values that shape American politics and policies--focuses on the people that have made this country what it is today, and covers up-to-the-minute developments on the national, international, and local scenes. Features a dramatic 4-color design--with many state-of-the-art graphics, exciting photos, and witty cartoons, and intriguing and thought-provoking boxed material: People Debates boxes with challenging arguments on significant political topics; A Closer Look with background information on timely key issues; You Decide question-and-answer boxes with a problem in context; and We the People boxes that reflect the concerns and experiences of minorities in relation to the American government. Constitutional Democracy The Constitution of the United States.

From the Publisher

The bestseller in the field for more than 39 years, Government By the People now brings readers the keen insights of four prize-winning political scientists -- including new author David Magleby brought on in the Fifteenth Edition. Acclaimed for its superb writing style, pedagogical support, and comprehensive treatment of the American political system, this classic has been thoroughly revised and updated to meet the needs of American government classes today.