New features, up-to-date political news and analysis, and a great price make AMERICAN GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS TODAY: BRIEF EDITION, 2016-2017, a top seller. The text shows students how easily and effectively they can participate in the political process. Praised for its succinct, balanced coverage, clarity, and readability, the book examines all the key concepts of American government, while providing interesting student-oriented features that focus on active citizenship.