American Politics Today

Package includes American Politics Today, Full Edition; The Enduring Debate, Fifth Edition; and A Guide to the United States Constitution.American Politics Today, Full Edition Finally, American politics demystified. There is a common belief among college students that American politics and government are broken, or too complicated to understand, or completely illogical. With a student-friendly analytical framework and vivid, current examples, American Politics Today demystifies the political process and shows students how the system actually works―effectively and powerfully. The Enduring Debate, Fifth Edition The most comprehensive reader for courses in American government, The Enduring Debate, Fifth Edition, balances classic and contemporary selections from a variety of scholarly and popular sources―with forty percent of the readings new to this edition. Each chapter presents at least two readings in debate-style format, encouraging students to read critically and explore the different sides of issues. A Guide to the United States Constitution A Guide to the United States Constitution takes readers through every section of the Constitution and its twenty-seven amendments. In lively prose, Professors Ginsberg and Ackerman explain the origins of each constitutional provision, assess the ways in which each has been used and interpreted over time, and examine the controversies that continue to surround key constitutional principles such as the president’s powers during times of war. The authors also address a number of long-standing American political principles and practices that are not discussed in the Constitution, though many Americans think they are. A selection of related documents is included, as well as a list of recommended