This text provides coverage of American government that is entertaining, informative, and topical. Furthermore, the use of the digital format allows us to regularly update our material as current events arise. We cover the following matters in detail: The Founding of the United States (and its relevance for you today), the major branches of the American national government (executive, legislative, and judicial), the different levels of government (federal, state, and local), the election and campaign processes, and perhaps most importantly, the Constitution and its amendments. Above all other considerations, we link these topics with situations that manifest in your everyday lives.
Chapter 1: The Founding of the United States
Chapter 2: The Constitution
Chapter 3: Federalism
Chapter 4: Congress
Chapter 5: The American Presidency
Chapter 6: The Bureaucracy
Chapter 7: The Judicial Branch
Chapter 8: Interest Groups
Chapter 9: Elections, Campaigns, and Political Parties
Chapter 10: Political Media
Chapter 11: The 1st Amendment and Religion
Chapter 12: The 1st Amendment and Speech
Chapter 13: The 2nd Amendment and Gun Rights
Chapter 14: The 4th Amendment Search and Seizure Rights
Chapter 15: The 5th and 6th Amendments and Miranda Rights
Chapter 16: The 8th Amendment and Cruel and Unusual Punishment
Chapter 17: The 9th and 10th Amendments: Unenumerated and Reserved Rights
Chapter 18: The 14th Amendment and Equal Protection Under the Law