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GOVT, Enhanced, 11th Edition

Edward I. Sidlow, Beth Henschen

  • Copyright 2024
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GOVT, Enhanced 11th Edition by Edward I. Sidlow/Beth Henschen
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Sidlow/Henschen's GOVT Enhanced, 11th Edition, features an accessible and concise overview of American government. Its shorter chapters and easy-to-reference format appeal to students of all generations and learning styles. Thoroughly updated, the 11th Edition, covers the 2022 midterm elections, offers analysis of the Biden administration's first two years and gives careful attention to diversity, equity and inclusion issues. Reflecting the latest political and governmental developments, it also provides insight into civil rights issues, recent Supreme Court decisions, liberty during the pandemic and much more. Ideal for today's "always on" learners, GOVT Enhanced, 11th edition, equips your students with anywhere, anytime learning tools while seamlessly integrating into your course. Also available: digital course solutions MindTap and Cengage Infuse.

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Edward I. Sidlow

Edward I. Sidlow is a professor of political science at Eastern Michigan University and EMU's faculty representative to the NCAA. He teaches broadly in the area of American politics and has published two books on Congress in addition to numerous articles in professional journals. Prior to his work at EMU, Dr. Sidlow served on the faculties of Arizona State University, Miami University in Ohio and Northwestern University, and he was an academic administrator at Loyola University Chicago. The recipient of awards for outstanding teaching at Miami, Northwestern and EMU, Dr. Sidlow is often called upon by print and electronic media for political analysis. He received his Ph.D. from The Ohio State University in 1979.

Beth Henschen

Beth Henschen was a faculty member in the departments of political science at Purdue University and Loyola University Chicago before joining the faculty at Eastern Michigan University. The recipient of several awards for teaching excellence, she teaches courses in American government, judicial politics, and civil rights and liberties. Dr. Henschen's articles have appeared in numerous professional journals, including the AMERICAN POLITICAL SCIENCE REVIEW, AMERICAN POLITICS QUARTERLY, LEGISLATIVE STUDIES QUARTERLY, JUDICATURE, POLITICAL RESEARCH QUARTERLY PUBLIC INTEGRITY and REVIEW OF POLICY RESEARCH. She received her Ph.D. from The Ohio State University.

What's New

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  • Completely up to date, GOVT reflects the latest political and governmental developments, with the outcome and impact of the 2022 midterm elections integrated throughout.
  • Careful attention is given to diversity, equity and inclusion.
  • Offering the most current coverage available, charts and graphs are updated to 2022 and 2023 when possible.
  • Delivers insightful information and analysis on the first two years of the Biden administration.
  • New coverage highlights important Supreme Court cases from 2021 and 2022.

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  • Carefully chosen feature boxes and cases enable you to introduce topics in class that immediately spark interest among your students.
  • This total teaching-learning solution combines an engaging print text with tear-out review cards. In addition, the print and eBook easily pair with MindTap and Cengage Infuse, digital learning solutions that equip students with anywhere, anytime learning tools while seamlessly integrating into your course.
  • Shorter, comprehensive chapters in a modern design present content in an engaging and accessible format that increases the number of students who read each chapter without minimizing coverage for your course. This student-friendly format perfectly fits the needs of today's "always on" learners.
  • Numerous updated "America at Odds", "Join the Debate" and "Perception vs. Reality" features provide timely examples of relevant topics to help students understand how government works today. GOVT Online complements the print text with primary sources documents, videos, internet resources and a suite of supplemental teaching resources.

Table of Contents

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Skill Prep: A Study Skills Module.
Take Action: A Guide to Political Participation.
Part I: THE FOUNDATIONS OF OUR AMERICAN SYSTEM.
1. America in the 21st Century.
2. The Constitution.
3. Federalism.
Part II: OUR LIBERTIES AND RIGHTS.
4. Civil Liberties.
5. Civil Rights.
Part III: THE POLITICS OF DEMOCRACY.
6. Interest Groups.
7. Political Parties.
8. Public Opinion and Voting.
9. Campaigns and Elections.
10. Politics and the Media.
Part IV: INSTITUTIONS.
11. The Congress.
12. The Presidency.
13. The Executive Branch.
14. The Judiciary.
Part V: PUBLIC POLICY.
15. Domestic Policy.
16. 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.
Appendix D: Information on U.S. Presidents. (ONLINE)
Appendix E: Party Control of Congress since 1900. (ONLINE)

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