by: Patterson, Thomas

ISBN: 9780073379173 | 0073379174

Increase student performance, student engagement, and critical analysis skills with We the People. This program is available with GinA, an educational game in which students learn American Government by doing, as well as McGraw-Hill’s LearnSmart, an adaptive questioning tool proven to increase content comprehension and improve student results. Try our Politics in Practice which uses real-life scenarios to develop students’ critical thinking skills through activities and a written argument.

Unique to this program is a balanced, well-respected author who makes complex topics easy. Tom Patterson is a recognized voice in media who teaches at Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government. We the People’s strong authorship and market-leading digital products make this an ideal solution to course goals.

Preface xvii | Supplements Package xxi | Acknowledgments xxii

PART 1 Foundations

1. Political Thinking and Political Culture: Becoming a Responsible Citizen
2. Constitutional Democracy: Promoting Liberty and Self-Government
3. Federalism: Forging a Nation
4. Civil Liberties: Protecting Individual Rights
5. Equal Rights: Struggling toward Fairness
   

   PART 2 Mass Politics

6. Public Opinion and Political Socialization: Shaping the People’s Voice ... MORE
7. Political Participation: Activating the Popular Will
8. Political Parties, Candidates, and Campaigns: Defining the Voter’s Choice
9. Interest Groups: Organizing for Influence
10. The News Media: Communicating Political Images
    

    PART 3 Governing Institutions

11. Congress: Balancing National Goals and Local Interests
12. The Presidency: Leading the Nation
13. The Federal Bureaucracy: Administering the Government
14. The Federal Judicial System: Applying the Law
    

    PART 4 Public Policy

15. Economic and Environmental Policy: Contributing to Prosperity
16. Welfare and Education Policy: Providing for Personal Security and Need
17. Foreign Policy: Protecting the American Way

Appendixes
Glossary
Notes 
Credits 
Index