By the People: Debating American Government by James A. Morone and Rogan Kersh

With excellent teaching and learning resources that equip students to ENGAGE, THINK, and DEBATE more than ever before, By the People: Debating American governance, Brief Fourth Edition captures the vibrancy of American politics and governance. By the People: Debating American Government examines the concepts and issues that underpin the major discussions in American politics and government using a narrative style that interweaves commentary with historical background. It presents important issues to kids, such as "Who governs?" "How does our system of government work?" "What does government do?" along with "Who are we?" The work pushes students to consider, discuss, and argue the virtues of American politics and governance by posing these difficult topics.