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* The only long-established American government text under 350
pages, Basics provides a brief, current, easily-understood
introduction to American politics and government for beginning
college and community college students. * With simple, focused
chapters of under 30 pages on the key political players, teachers
gain confidence that their assignments using this accessible,
inexpensive, long-time student favorite will be bought and read. *
A comprehensive yet compact set of features-including "Spotlight
On," "A Closer Look," and "Case Study" boxes; chapter wrap-ups,
Thought Questions, Learn the Terms glossary entries, and Suggested
Readings-keep students engaged and offer professors easy "launching
pads" into timely topics beyond the basic text. New to the 17th
Edition Discusses student activism in the context of climate
change. Covers the personalities and actions of the new Biden
administration, as well as wrapping up President Trump's tumultuous
final year in office (two impeachments, COVID, the Capitol
Insurrection). Updated to reflect the results of the 2022 midterm
elections, and the impact of reapportionment and gerrymandering
(based on the 2020 Census). Presents recent and ongoing
developments on the Supreme Court including appointment of two new
justices and major decisions including those pertaining to
abortion, voting rights and access, and LGBT rights. Reflects
changes in voting behavior in the 2020 and 2022 elections, as well
as developments regarding both voting rights and voter suppression.
Explores the ongoing crisis of misinformation and disinformation on
the Internet and in social media in particular. Expands the
discussion of tribal politics, threats to democracy, and economics.
* The only long-established American government text under 350
pages, Basics provides a brief, current, easily-understood
introduction to American politics and government for beginning
college and community college students. * With simple, focused
chapters of under 30 pages on the key political players, teachers
gain confidence that their assignments using this accessible,
inexpensive, long-time student favorite will be bought and read. *
A comprehensive yet compact set of features-including "Spotlight
On," "A Closer Look," and "Case Study" boxes; chapter wrap-ups,
Thought Questions, Learn the Terms glossary entries, and Suggested
Readings-keep students engaged and offer professors easy "launching
pads" into timely topics beyond the basic text. New to the 17th
Edition Discusses student activism in the context of climate
change. Covers the personalities and actions of the new Biden
administration, as well as wrapping up President Trump's tumultuous
final year in office (two impeachments, COVID, the Capitol
Insurrection). Updated to reflect the results of the 2022 midterm
elections, and the impact of reapportionment and gerrymandering
(based on the 2020 Census). Presents recent and ongoing
developments on the Supreme Court including appointment of two new
justices and major decisions including those pertaining to
abortion, voting rights and access, and LGBT rights. Reflects
changes in voting behavior in the 2020 and 2022 elections, as well
as developments regarding both voting rights and voter suppression.
Explores the ongoing crisis of misinformation and disinformation on
the Internet and in social media in particular. Expands the
discussion of tribal politics, threats to democracy, and economics.
While great strides have been made since the Founding years, the
United States continues to suffer from a high degree of political
inequality. Simply put, some citizens have a louder voice in their
democracy than others. Both the malapportioned Senate and Electoral
College overrepresent Americans in small states, while
gerrymandered districts poorly convert votes into power in the
House of Representatives. Over four million Americans living in
Washington, D.C. and the territories lack representation in
Congress, while citizens everywhere face unnecessary burdens to
cast ballots. Finally, biased media and questionable political
funding render it difficult to hold elected officials accountable.
This book explores these formidable problems and identifies the
path to securing a fairer, more representative political system.
Sourcing solutions directly from the Constitution, chapters outline
the tools that could limit malapportionment, expand voting rights,
control the influence of big donors and more. Achieving these
reforms, however, requires an engaged citizenry that relentlessly
demands change from those in power.
Election Day, as it was once known, is no more. In 2020, with
COVID-19 raging, over 60% of American voters cast early ballots.
Even before the pandemic, more than one-third of voters routinely
did so. Early voting represents a radical change in American
elections. It means new options for voters, a new set of procedures
and responsibilities for election clerks, and new challenges for
political candidates and operatives. In Tuesday's Gone, Elliott
Fullmer explores the effects of this new reality. Applying new data
and innovative methods, he reports that early voting is bringing
new citizens to the polls and enhancing the quality of American
democracy. Examining four recent elections, he finds that both
early in-person and absentee options increase turnout by several
points when aggressively implemented by state and local officials.
Like any new public policy, however, early voting does come with
some notable side effects. Fullmer cautions that early voting
increases down-ballot roll-off, widens racial disparities in voting
access, and alters the competitive environment in presidential
nomination contests. He argues that these complications can (and
should) be addressed so that early voting can fully deliver upon
its promise.
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