This convenient Portable Version of Edwards/Wattenberg/Lineberry,Government in America: People, Politics, and Policyfeatures all the content of the original comprehensive text split into four lightweight, paperbacks-accompanied by new practice tests at the back of each volume. Framing its content within a resonant"politics matters" themeandemphasizing public policythroughout,Government in Americaillustrates the impact that government has on the daily lives of each and every American, motivating students to become active participants in all aspects of our political system, andhelping overcome the biggest challenge instructors face in this course -- student apathytoward government.