ENGAGE. THINK. DEBATE. Challenge your students to ENGAGE in the conversation and process; THINK about the ideas, history, structure, and function; and DEBATE the merits of American government and politics in the 21st century. In a storytelling approach that weaves contemporary examples together with historical context,By the People: Debating American Governmentexplores the themes and ideas that drive the great debates in American government and politics. It introduces students to big questions likeWho governs? Howdoes our system of government work? What does government do'andWho 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" boxescontaining fun facts help frame the quizzical reality of American politics and government *"Comparing Nations" boxesdiscuss 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" featuresenable students to connect with the click of a smart phone to videos and other interactive online content THINK *Chapter Twointroduces students to seven key American ideas, which are revisited throughout the text *"The Bottom Line" summariesconclude each chapter section, underscoring the most important aspects of the discussion DEBATE *"What Do You Think?" boxesencourage 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 ENSURING STUDENT SUCCESS We offer qualified adopters a comprehensive ancillary package: Companion Website at www.oup.com/us/morone For instructors, this site includes the teaching tools described below. For students, it offers a number of study tools including learning objectives, key-concept summaries, quizzes and essay questions, web activities, and web links. Instructor's Resource Manual with Test Bank Computerized Test Bank:Using the test authoring and management tool Diploma, this computerized test bank is designed for both novice and advanced users. PowerPoint-based Slides:Each chapter's slide deck includes a succinct chapter outline and incorporates relevant chapter graphics. Available on the Instructor's Resource CD and as a download online. Instructor's Resource CD:This includes the Instructor's Resource Manual with Tests, the Computerized Test Bank, the PowerPoint-based slides, and the graphics from the text. Now Playing: Learning American Government Through Film:This concise print supplement provides a variety of suggested films that illustrate concepts covered in the text. It is available in both a student and an instructor version and can be packaged withBy The Peoplefor free. CNN Video Guide E-Book:Available through CourseSmart Course Cartridges Packaging Options Adopters ofBy The Peoplecan package any Oxford University Press book with the text for a 20% savings off the total package price. See our many trade and scholarly offerings at www.oup.com/us, then contact your local OUP sales representative to request a package ISBN. In addition, any title from theVery Short Introduction Series,a collection of brief books offering succinct introductions to a variety of topics, can be packaged for FREE.