American Government: A Brief Introduction, 16th Edition

Think critically about American politics

American Government: A Brief Introduction teaches students to think for themselves. A unique brief framework built around themes of governance and representation enables readers to understand how the concepts and processes of American government function in their daily lives. N

ew in-text resources develop the skills required to interpret data and break down political information.

Students don’t just learn the basics—they discover how to think critically about the role American government plays in their own lives.