Distinguished by its myth vs. reality frameworkAmerican Governmentencourages students to address their preconceptions about government and think critically about the US political system. The Seventh Edition focuses on changing perceptions of American government, while providing coverage on the media, public opinion, the Supreme Court, and domestic and international policy. Chapter 14,Domestic Policy and Policymaking,includes discussions of education and environmental policies, as well as economic and social welfare issues; and Chapter 15,Foreign and Defense Policy,reflects changes since the start of the "War on Terrorism." Focus Questionscenter students' attention on key issues. Politics in Actionboxes encourage students to think about the everyday applications of politics and highlight the realities of the political process. Myth in Popular Cultureboxes call attention to the way different outlets of popular culture reflect and shape myths about the function of government and politics. Closer to Homeboxes focus on issues in local politics.