AMERICAN GOVERNMENT

Founded on the principles of individual rights and freedoms, the United States grants its citizens freedoms of expression that don’t exist in most other parts of the world. Because of these privileges, Americans can shape their government and proactively determine how they want to live. Understanding how the American government works is essential for students to succeed in school and mature into conscientious participants in civic life.

ABC-CLIO’s American Government details the intricate structure and origins of the US government and ties them to modern-day topics such as constitutional rights, political processes, and international relations. It identifies values traditionally upheld by the government and how today’s government continues to embody those values while examining how US governance has changed since the nation’s founding.

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Domestic and Foreign Policy

  • Domestic Policy
  • Economic Policy
  • Foreign Policy

Executive Branch

  • The Presidency
  • The Presidency in Action

Foundations of American Government

  • Principles of Government
  • Origins of American Government
  • The Constitution

Judicial Branch

  • The Federal Courts
  • The Supreme Court in Action

Legislative Branch

  • Congress
  • Congress in Action

Political Behavior

  • Political Parties
  • Public Opinion and Mass Media
  • Interest Groups
  • Elections and Voting

Political and Economic Systems

  • Comparative Political Systems
  • Comparative Economic Systems

Rights and Liberties

  • Civil Liberties
  • Civil Rights

State and Local Government

  • Local Government
  • State Government

Created explicitly for middle and high school students, each database includes:

  • A comprehensive reference library from more than 230,000 primary sources, including audio, video, photographs, illustrations, maps, and rich media
  • A standards-based curriculum updated every day by a team of subject matter experts and supported by an exhaustive range of instructional material
  • An expansive library of model commentaries from noted scholars to help foster critical thinking by exposing students to multiple points of view
  • An educator support center with helpful, professional development tools plus educational resources like discussion points, activities, and lesson plans

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