While high school and college students will find in American Governance clear and authoritative depictions of ideas that are core to the U.S. system of governance, their teachers will be able to use this resource as an extension of, or even as a substitute for, the textbooks supporting government and civics classes. Public library patrons as well as readers in institutional libraries (newsrooms, government libraries, etc.) will find answers in American Governance on all questions related to the variety of ways by which the American people govern themselves - from their constitutions and governments to the political norms and ideals that guide their actions as citizens and leaders; to local communities, civic associations, and political associations people form for collective deliberation and action; and to the relationships they form with their elected representatives.
Features and Benefits
Approximately 700 original, peer-reviewed entries written by content specialists about America's complete system of governance.
An authoritative source of scholarship on essential topics of American governance presented in a clear and compelling manner.
Satisfies the national standards for civics and government.
Includes approximately 300 images.
Includes primary source documents."