By the People Debating American Government
By the People Debating American Government
- ISBN 13:
9780190216146
- ISBN 10:
019021614X
- Edition: 2nd
- Format: Paperback
- Copyright: 12/15/2014
- Publisher: Oxford University Press
- Newer Edition
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Summary
In a storytelling approach that weaves contemporary examples together with historical context, By the People: Debating American Government, Second Edition, explores the themes and ideas that drive the great debates in American government and politics. It introduces students to big questions like Who governs? How does our system of government work? What does government do? and Who are we? By challenging students with these questions, the text gets them to think about, engage with, and debate the merits of U.S. government and politics.
ENGAGE
* "By the Numbers" boxes containing fun facts help frame the quizzical reality of American politics and government
* "Comparing Nations" boxes discuss how other nations operate their courts, legislatures, media, and elections and help students understand what is vital and distinctive about the U.S.
* "See For Yourself" features enable students to connect with the click of a smart phone to videos and other interactive online content
THINK
* Chapter Two introduces students to seven key American ideas, which are revisited throughout the text
* "The Bottom Line" summaries conclude each chapter section, underscoring the most important aspects of the discussion
DEBATE
* "What Do You Think?" boxes encourage students to use their critical-thinking skills and debate issues in American government
* Four major themes, in the form of questions to spark debate, are presented to students in Chapter One and appear throughout the text