The Basics of American Government

Fifth Edition

Carl Cavalli

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English

University of North Georgia
14 October 2025

Central government

The Basics of American Government is a collaborative effort among eight current and one former faculty members in the Departments of Political Science and Criminal Justice at University of North Georgia. The purpose of this book is to offer a no-frills, low-cost, yet comprehensive overview of the American political system for students taking introductory courses in American national government.

Furthermore, the work combines the best aspects of both a traditional textbook and a reader in that most chapters offer a piece of original scholarship as a case study to bolster or reinforce the material presented in the chapter. In addition, many chapters present a civic engagement-type exercise and discussion questions intended to challenge, engage, and foster student participation in the political system.

The authors undertook this project for several reasons, most notably the high costs of textbooks for students and the lack of college-level scholarship found in most American Government texts. This 470-page, peer-reviewed, edited book that combines traditional material with original scholarship will cost students $34.99, well below market standards. All of the authors are experienced classroom instructors, subject matter experts, and published researchers in the field of American politics.

Contents:

Theories of Democracy and Types of Government

The U.S. Constitution

Federalism

Political Socialization and the Communications Media

Interest Groups

Political Parties, Voting, and Elections

Congress

The Presidency

Executive Agencies

The Federal Judiciary

Civil Liberties and Civil Rights

Public Policy

State and Local Government

Georgia Public Policy

U.S. Foreign Policy

Edited by: Carl Cavalli
Imprint: University of North Georgia
Edition: 5th Updated to Include Recent 2024 Election Results and Additional Updated Material ed.
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 445g
ISBN: 9781959203117
ISBN 10: 1959203118
Pages: 332
Publication Date: 14 October 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active