Schmidt/Shelley/Bardes/King’s “American Government and Politics Today, Brief,” 12th Edition, brings the American political system to your fingertips in engaging, thought-provoking and easy-to-understand ways. Whether you are new to American politics or follow events regularly, this book provides information, examples and analysis for a deeper understanding. Written with Generation Z in mind, the text explains American politics and how it impacts your life, now and in the future. The text helps you make sense of issues like COVID-19, Black Lives Matter, police brutality, trade wars and cyberattacks, while learning to be an informed citizen and participant in the political process. Praised for it's brevity, balanced coverage and clarity, the text's colorful design, political news and analysis help explain fundamentals of the U.S. government, its political system and how it impacts life.
Preface.
About the Authors.
Part I: THE AMERICAN SYSTEM.
1. The Democratic Republic.
2. Forging a New Government: The Constitution.
3. Federalism.
4. Civil Liberties.
5. Civil Rights.
Part II: THE POLITICS OF AMERICAN DEMOCRACY.
6. Public Opinion, Political Socialization, and the Media.
7. Interest Groups and Political Parties.
8. Campaigns and Elections.
Part III: INSTITUTIONS OF AMERICAN GOVERNMENT.
9. Congress.
10. The Presidency.
11. The Executive Branch.
12. The Courts.
Part IV: POLICYMAKING.
13. Domestic and Economic Policy.
14. Foreign Policy.
Appendix A: The Declaration of Independence.
Appendix B: The Constitution of the United States.
Appendix C: Federalist Papers No. 10 and No. 51.
Glossary.
Index.
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Steffen W. Schmidt
Steffen W. Schmidt is the Lucken Professor Emeritus of political science at Iowa State University. He has published 14 books and over 130 articles in scholarly journals and major newspapers. His numerous teaching honors include the Amoco Award for Lifetime Career Achievement in Teaching and Teacher of the Year. He is a pioneer in the use of web-based and real-time video courses, a founding member of the American Political Science Association's section on Computers and Multimedia, and a founding member of the USSTRATCOM academic alliance. Known as "Dr. Politics" for his extensive commentary on U.S. politics in both U.S. and international media, he comments on CNN en Español and Univision as well as CTV Canada Cable TV. Dr. Schmidt grew up in Colombia, South America, and studied in Colombia, Switzerland, the United States and France. He received a B.A. from Rollins College and a Ph.D. in public law and government from Columbia University, New York. Dr. Schmidt is on Facebook (SteffenWSchmidt) and Twitter (DrPolitics).
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Mack C. Shelley
Mack C. Shelley II is a professor of political science and statistics at Iowa State University, where he arrived in 1979. Currently chair of the Department of Political Science, he conducts policy research in a number of areas funded by grants and contracts. From 1993 to 2002 he served as elected co-editor of the POLICY STUDIES JOURNAL. In addition, Dr. Shelley has published numerous articles, books and monographs on public policy, including THE PERMANENT MAJORITY: THE CONSERVATIVE COALITION IN THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS, BIOTECHNOLOGY AND THE RESEARCH ENTERPRISE: A GUIDE TO THE LITERATURE (with William F. Woodman and Brian J. Reichel), AMERICAN PUBLIC POLICY: THE CONTEMPORARY AGENDA (with Steven G. Koven and Bert E. Swanson) and QUALITY RESEARCH IN LITERACY AND SCIENCE EDUCATION: INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVES AND GOLD STANDARDS (with Larry Yore and Brian Hand). He received his bachelor’s degree from American University in Washington, D.C., and both his master’s degree in economics and Ph.D. in political science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
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Barbara A. Bardes
Barbara A. Bardes is professor emerita of political science at the University of Cincinnati. She served as a faculty member in political science and dean of Mundelein College at Loyola University of Chicago. In 1993, she was appointed dean of the University of Cincinnati Blue Ash, serving until 2003. She returned to the Political Science Department, where she held the position of graduate director before retiring. In addition to writing articles on public and foreign policy and women and politics, Dr. Bardes co-authored DECLARATIONS OF INDEPENDENCE: WOMEN AND POLITICAL POWER IN 19TH CENTURY AMERICAN NOVELS, THINKING ABOUT PUBLIC POLICY, PUBLIC OPINION: MEASURING THE AMERICAN MIND and AMERICAN GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS TODAY. She received her B.A. and M.A. from Kent State University and her Ph.D. from the University of Cincinnati.
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Brian R. King
Dr. Brian King is a professor of political science at Muskingum University, where he has taught courses in American politics and international relations since 2000. He has previously taught at the University of Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky University, Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis and IUPU at Columbus, where he received the Jacqueline D. Franz Excellence in Teaching Award. Dr. King’s research includes work on teaching and learning and on civic engagement. At Muskingum, he helped to create the Center for Teaching & Learning and served as one of its first faculty fellows. Additionally, he helped to create and continues to co-direct the John and Annie Glenn Public Service Fellows Program. He also coordinates the pre-law program. He earned a B.A. in political science and philosophy from Ohio Northern University, and a Ph.D. in political science from the University of Cincinnati.
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Updates include coverage of developments in American politics with an intent to highlight and illustrate important course concepts and ideas throughout the book.
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Each chapter in this edition has been thoroughly updated and reorganized to add important political science content and better reflect the ways instructors teach each topic.
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Learning Outcomes have been updated to drive deeper analysis of events and concepts, allowing students to better understand how past and present may affect the future.
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New Critical Analysis Questions in every chapter tie back to the learning outcomes and provide opportunities for in-class discussion and out-of-class reflection.
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More political science research and citation from practitioners and reputable media sources provide students with examples of media literacy and sound scholarship practices.
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This edition presents a more balanced perspective on often divisive issues while addressing the effects of partisanship and polarization on the American political system.
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This edition was written with Generation Z in mind, including a focus on illustrating the material’s relevance to the reader.
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