Government by the People, National, State, and Local Version

This work now brings readers the insights of four prize-winning political scientists - including new author David Magleby. This edition has been thoroughly revised and updated to meet the needs of American government classes today. This book is available in four versions. The Basic Version covers fundamental principles and processes that pertain to American Government and politics at all levels. The National version includes all the material found in the Basic Version with four additional chapters on functions, policies, and programmes of the National government. This National/State/Local version includes all material found in the National version plus nine chapters examining governmental politics on state and local levels. Lastly, the Texas Version consists of the material found in the National Version plus eight chapters examining Texas State and politics. The works are intended for use on undergraduate courses in American Government.