Essentials of American Government

by Larry J. Sabato

First published 2013

This textbook examines how American government has developed over time to help students grasp current political realities. Larry Sabato builds his approach on the premise that historical context is necessary for understanding contemporary issues facing the nation. The book covers the 2006 midterm elections, the Iraq War, recent Supreme Court rulings, and the political divide between Red and Blue America. It analyzes ongoing debates over the assault weapons ban, gay rights, the Partial Birth Abortion Ban, and affirmative action. Special features include Living Constitution boxes that connect constitutional provisions to current relevance, an annotated Constitution with detailed explanations, and On Campus sections addressing political issues that matter to college students. The text integrates historical perspective with current scholarship and election coverage.

Genres: history, american, political-science, politics, non-fiction, government, academic, american-history

Vibes: thought-provoking

Tropes: historical-perspective

Setting: America, Iraq

Period: 2006, 21st-century

Paperback · Pearson Educacion

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