American Government

Focusing on the responsiveness of government, Welch et al., helps students understand how and why important features of government have evolved and their impact. It fosters student analysis of the political process, is well-referenced, and includes award-winning coverage of women's issues and participation in the political process. This edition features an analysis of the 1994 Congressional elections. Populism boxes discuss current topics as they affect/disturb middle class Americans. Symbolic Solutions to Complex Problems focus on how politicians look for simplistic solutions to difficult and lingering problems.