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American Democracy, 5/e
Jennifer Sudol


What's New

  • NEW! Integrated E-Learning Package...web icons throughout the text correspond to the Online Learning Center and are also carried through in the Study Guide and Instructor's Manual.
  • NEW! Stronger emphasis on Political Culture, introducing it in Chapter One, then weaving throughout the text, showing how American ideals influence our political culture
  • NEW! The role of the internet in politics is illustrated throughout, including its role in the 2000 election.
  • NEW! - "State and Local Government" appendix has been made into a full fledged chapter, while the concluding chapter from the fourth edition has been deleted per reviewer feedback.
  • NEW! - Current Controversies boxes encourage students to dig more deeply into today's issues. These boxes feature opposing opinions on the issues of the day including Internet voting, media mergers, presidential fast-track trading authority, minority redistricting, school vouchers, and the role of soft money in political campaigns.
  • NEW! Web sites are suggested throughout the text, as well as additional reading.
  • Complete coverage of the Impeachment Trial, Election 98, Election 2000 and looking ahead to the new presidency.