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United States Government
NEW! Government in America: People, Politics, and Policy
15th Edition AP* Edition ©2011
Edwards, Wattenberg, Lineberry
- Emphasizes Public Policy
The text frames the study of U.S. Government within a public policy approach, focuses on the theme that "politics matters, and gets students involved in politics with active learning features. Government in America, AP* Edition provides extensive coverage of five core subject areas in a more analytically significant—and interesting—manner: constitutional foundations, patterns of political behavior, political institutions, public policy outputs, and state and local government. To render the policy focus in concrete terms, two important themes appear throughout the book: the nature of democracy and the scope of government. Government in America, AP* Edition has been substantially revised and updated to reflect recent, and often historic, changes in politics, policy, and participation. - Relevant, Up-to-date
The text has been updated throughout to reflect important developments–the global economic recession and related policymaking, and President Barack Obama's impact on many areas of policy and, indeed, on many aspects of government in America. - Five Core Subject Areas
Provides extensive coverage of five core subject areas in a more analytically significant—and interesting—manner: constitutional foundations, patterns of political behavior, political institutions, public policy outputs, and state and local government - AP* Test Prep Practice—includes for each chapter a selection of multiple choice and free response questions. These practice drills replicate actual AP* exam questions, tied specifically to each chapter of Government in America. The answers to the questions are also included for both the multiple choice and free response questions, and include explanations for the answers, to further guide students. The AP* Exam questions and answers are at the back of the book.
- Support for the AP* Teacher and Classroom
AP* Instructor's Resource DVD with AP* Test Generator includes Topical Instructor's Manual, PowerPoints, Transparencies / AP* Test Bank / Student AP* Test Prep Workbook specifically for the AP* Edition of Government in America - Companion Web Site
Our Pearson American Government Study Site is arranged by topics within the textbook and offers multiple-choice, true/false, and essay writing practice, along with topic-based Web links for additional study help and research. www.PearsonAmericanGovernment.com
Exceptional Media Resource
MyPoliSciLab™ with Pearson eText is a state-of-the-art, comprehensive online resource, organized according to the contents of Government in America. MyPoliSciLab™ offers an array of multimedia, tutorials, simulations, tests, quizzes, and a complete interactive version of the Government in America student text.
- Pre-tests, post-tests, and chapter exams provide students instant feedback and personalized study plans. Designed for use in class, as homework, or for students to self-study.
- Interactive Politics features 130 highly interactive activities to help students experience politics and enrich your classroom.
- Role-playing simulations, high-interest videos, interactive timelines, and visual literacy activities demonstrate how concepts work in practice.
- PoliSci News Review includes updates from ABC News and a weekly current events quiz.
- Student Podcasts encourage peer-to-peer learning.
- Writing Resources help students improve their writing skills by offering writing support, style guidelines, information on avoiding plagiarism, and more.
- The online Gradebook allows students to monitor their own progress, while teachers can monitor individual or class progress and organize results by student, activity, or view results for the entire class.
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NEW! American Government: Roots and Reform
11th Edition AP* Edition ©2011
O'Connor, Sabato
- Historical Perspective
Students cannot fully understand the actions, issues, and policy decisions facing the U.S. government, its constituent states, or "the people" unless these issues are examined from the perspective of how they have evolved over time. American Government, AP* Edition examines how the United States is governed today by looking not just at present structures and behavior but also at the Framers' intentions and how they have been implemented and adapted over the years.
To understand all levels of American government, students must appreciate its constitutional underpinnings. This text includes a full, annotated Constitution of the United States and a boxed feature, "The Living Constitution," to ensure that AP* students understand and appreciate the role of the Constitution in American government and their everyday lives. - Relevant, Up-to-date
This text has been extensively revised to provide in-depth coverage of President Barack Obama's first two years in office and the 111th Congress, the 2010 congressional elections, continued concerns related to the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, and domestic concerns related to health care reform and the economy. - Historical Perspective
Students must first know how our American government developed to fully understand the issues facing the nation in the 21st century. The Living Constitution and Politics Now features support this philosophy. - Superior coverage of the diverse groups comprising the American electroate
Provides extensive coverage of the role of women in American government since the Founding. Gender issues and their close relationship with issues of race and ethnicity are addressed in every chapter of the text. Age, sexual orientation, and disability status are also examined throughout the book. This edition features increased attention to the immigration debate and its affect on politics in the United States, as well as expanded coverage of Hispanic Americans and Asian Pacific American populations. - AP* Test Prep Practice
—includes for each chapter a selection of multiple choice and free response questions. These practice drills replicate actual AP* exam questions, tied specifically to each chapter of American Government. The answers to the questions are also included for both the multiple choice and free response questions, and include explanations for the answers, to further guide students. The AP* Exam questions and answers are at the back of the book. - Support for the AP* Teacher and Classroom
AP* Instructor's Resource DVD with AP* Test Generator includes Instructor's Manual, PowerPoints, Transparencies / AP* Test Bank / Student AP* Test Prep Workbook specifically for the AP* Edition of American Government - Companion Web Site
Our Pearson American Government Study Site is arranged by topics within the textbook and offers multiple-choice, true/false, and essay writing practice, along with topic-based Web links for additional study help and research. www.PearsonAmericanGovernment.com
Exceptional Media Resource
MyPoliSciLab™ with Pearson eText is a state-of-the-art, comprehensive online resource, organized according to the contents of American Government. MyPoliSciLab™ offers an array of multimedia, tutorials, simulations, tests, quizzes, and a complete interactive version of the American Government student text.
- Pre-tests, post-tests, and chapter exams provide students instant feedback and personalized study plans. Designed for use in class, as homework, or for students to self-study.
- Interactive Politics features 130 highly interactive activities to help students experience politics and enrich your classroom.
- Role-playing simulations, high-interest videos, interactive timelines, and visual literacy activities demonstrate how concepts work in practice.
- PoliSci News Review includes updates from ABC News and a weekly current events quiz.
- Student Podcasts encourage peer-to-peer learning.
- Writing Resources help students improve their writing skills by offering writing support, style guidelines, information on avoiding plagiarism, and more.
- The online Gradebook allows students to monitor their own progress, while teachers can monitor individual or class progress and organize results by student, activity, or view results for the entire class.
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NEW! Government by the People
24th Edition AP* Edition ©2011
Magleby, et al.
- Emphasis on Principles, Processes, and Institutions
This text is titled, Government by the People because the Author want to emphasize the important role people play in our constitutional democracy. Understanding American politics and government must include an appreciation of the people, their similarities and differences, their beliefs and attitudes, and their behaviors. A foundation of that understanding of the people is our chapter on the American political landscape in which we examine such aspects of our population as race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, income, and region. Our country is diverse and that diversity is important politically - AP* Test Prep Practice—includes for each chapter a selection of multiple choice and free response questions. These practice drills replicate actual AP* exam questions, tied specifically to each chapter of Government by the People. The answers to the questions are also included for both the multiple choice and free response questions, and include explanations for the answers, to further guide students. The AP* Exam questions and answers are at the back of the book.
- Support for the AP* Teacher and Classroom
AP* Instructor's Resource DVD with AP* Test Generator includes Instructor's Manual, PowerPoints, Transparencies / AP* Test Bank / Student AP* Test Prep Workbook specifically for the AP* Edition of Government by the People - Companion Web Site
Our Pearson American Government Study Site is arranged by topics within the textbook and offers multiple-choice, true/false, and essay writing practice, along with topic-based Web links for additional study help and research. www.PearsonAmericanGovernment.com
Exceptional Media Resource
MyPoliSciLab™ with Pearson eText is a state-of-the-art, comprehensive online resource, organized according to the contents of Government by the People. MyPoliSciLab™ offers an array of multimedia, tutorials, simulations, tests, quizzes, and a complete interactive version of the Government by the People student text.
- Pre-tests, post-tests, and chapter exams provide students instant feedback and personalized study plans. Designed for use in class, as homework, or for students to self-study.
- Interactive Politics features 130 highly interactive activities to help students experience politics and enrich your classroom.
- Role-playing simulations, high-interest videos, interactive timelines, and visual literacy activities demonstrate how concepts work in practice.
- PoliSci News Review includes updates from ABC News and a weekly current events quiz.
- Student Podcasts encourage peer-to-peer learning.
- Writing Resources help students improve their writing skills by offering writing support, style guidelines, information on avoiding plagiarism, and more.
- The online Gradebook allows students to monitor their own progress, while teachers can monitor individual or class progress and organize results by student, activity, or view results for the entire class.
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