American Government connects contemporary issues with the foundations of government and compares the political and economic systems of the United States with those of other countries. Users can learn through a wealth of short biographies, videos, quotes, and primary source documents. American Government provides authoritative information, while also moving students toward active, informed, thoughtful citizenship.

Aligned with standards and major textbooks, curricular elements are organized by topic, including the three branches of government; rights and liberties; and local, state, national, and international systems. This essential resource supports students and teachers researching the history and workings of the U.S. government, from George Washington to the current administration and includes current events coverage that provides trustworthy, unbiased information.

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• Over 12,000 primary and secondary sources, including 1,200 documents, 4,000 images, 200 maps, and 200 audio/video recordings
• Over 2,100 biographies, including portraits of important historical and current government figures such as the Founding Fathers, U.S. presidents, and Supreme Court justices, as well as a continually updated roster of key federal bureaucrats, state governors, and members of the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate
• Directories of continually updated contact information for government entities
• More than 50 activities on such fundamental concepts as "Roots of U.S. Government" and "Defining and Measuring Public Opinion"
• Analyze section poses questions such as "Are the potential benefits of invoking emergency powers worth the potential risks?" and "How have competing interests affected health care legislation?," inviting learners to examine issues from all angles and develop their critical thinking skills

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