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Author: Barbara Bardes, Mack Shelley, Steffen Schmidt

For many, American politics and government have never been more interesting. And it’s never been more important to understand America’s complex and fascinating political system. Need help making sense of what’s going on in the White House, Congress and the courts? Who doesn’t? Let AMERICAN GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS TODAY: Brief Edition, 2018-2019, be your guide. Find out how easily and effectively you can participate in today’s political process. Learn about all the key components and concepts of American Government. And get clear on how our political system is supposed to work, your roles and responsibilities–and what you can do to make a difference. You’ll like the colorful design and the affordable price, too.
 

Instructor’s Manual for American Government and Politics Today 10th Edition Table of contents:

Chapter 1: The Study of American Government

  • Summary of key concepts from the textbook chapter
  • Lecture notes and teaching tips
  • Key discussion questions for class
  • Additional resources and suggested readings
  • Suggested assignments and activities
  • Chapter quiz (multiple-choice and short-answer questions)

Chapter 2: The Constitution and the Founding

  • Summary of the Constitution’s role in American politics
  • Lecture ideas and key discussion points
  • Suggested activities (e.g., debates on the Constitution’s interpretation)
  • Case studies or real-world examples
  • Key terms and concepts for review
  • Instructor’s teaching strategies and additional readings

Chapter 3: Federalism

  • Overview of federalism and its impact on U.S. governance
  • Discussion of the history and evolution of federalism in America
  • Important case studies (e.g., landmark Supreme Court cases)
  • Class activities to illustrate federalism in action
  • Homework assignments and extra credit opportunities
  • Suggested further readings and resources for students

Chapter 4: Civil Liberties and Civil Rights

  • Summary of civil liberties and civil rights issues
  • Class discussion topics (e.g., the First Amendment, equal protection)
  • Legal case examples to illustrate civil liberties and civil rights debates
  • Writing assignments or projects related to civil rights movements
  • Key terms and definitions to reinforce

Chapter 5: Public Opinion and Political Socialization

  • Overview of public opinion and how it is shaped
  • The role of political socialization and media in public opinion
  • Suggested exercises for polling or analyzing public opinion
  • Critical thinking activities related to public opinion’s influence on politics
  • Suggested additional reading materials and media examples

Chapter 6: Political Parties and Interest Groups

  • Overview of political parties and interest groups in the U.S. system
  • Key discussion points: party systems, party alignment, and interest group influence
  • Case studies on the role of interest groups in politics
  • Debate topics: political party dominance and party realignment
  • Suggested assignments for exploring political party platforms

Chapter 7: Elections and Voting Behavior

  • Summary of U.S. electoral systems, voting behavior, and trends
  • Classroom activities on voter behavior and turnout analysis
  • Data analysis activities using real-world election data
  • Suggested group projects (e.g., mock election or voting behavior analysis)
  • Discussion of issues like gerrymandering and voter suppression

Chapter 8: The Presidency

  • Overview of presidential powers and roles
  • Key discussion questions: presidential leadership, executive orders, and the role of the media
  • Suggested activities for exploring presidential campaigns
  • Case studies on recent presidencies
  • Exam review questions and sample exam materials

Chapter 9: Congress

  • Summary of Congressional powers and organization
  • Discussion of Congressional leadership, committees, and the legislative process
  • Role-playing activity on how laws are passed
  • Key debates about Congressional powers (e.g., war powers, budget authority)
  • In-class exercises related to Congressional elections

Chapter 10: The Bureaucracy

  • Summary of the role of federal bureaucracy in American government
  • Case studies on specific bureaucratic agencies (e.g., EPA, FDA)
  • Activities on how bureaucratic policy is made
  • Group discussions on government regulation vs. deregulation
  • Review questions for class discussion

Chapter 11: The Courts

  • Overview of the judicial system and the role of the courts
  • Teaching strategies for discussing the judicial review process
  • Activities on major Supreme Court decisions (e.g., Brown v. Board, Roe v. Wade)
  • Simulation of court cases or moot court activities
  • Suggested writing assignments on judicial interpretation and activism

Chapter 12: Public Policy

  • Overview of public policy-making in the U.S.
  • Teaching suggestions on policy analysis (e.g., health care, climate change)
  • Role of the president, Congress, and courts in shaping public policy
  • Activities to analyze current public policy issues
  • Suggested additional resources for deeper policy understanding

Chapter 13: Foreign Policy and National Security

  • Summary of U.S. foreign policy and national security considerations
  • Discussion topics on diplomacy, defense policy, and international relations
  • Teaching strategies for discussing foreign policy decision-making
  • Activities on analyzing recent foreign policy issues (e.g., wars, treaties)
  • Key historical case studies in U.S. foreign policy

Chapter 14: The Media and Politics

  • Overview of the role of the media in shaping public opinion and political behavior
  • Discussion of the media’s influence on elections, policy, and public perception
  • Classroom activities on media analysis (e.g., comparing news sources)
  • Debate topics on media bias and freedom of the press
  • Suggested assignments on media’s role in political campaigns

Chapter 15: State and Local Government

  • Summary of state and local government structures and powers
  • Discussion topics on federalism and the relationship between state and national governments
  • Case studies on state-level political issues (e.g., education, healthcare)
  • Activities for comparing state and federal powers
  • Suggested reading on state and local government innovation

Chapter 16: American Political Culture

  • Overview of American political values and beliefs
  • Discussion of American exceptionalism, political ideologies, and the role of democracy
  • Activities that explore American political identity and culture
  • Writing assignments on political culture and globalization
  • Additional teaching resources for American political values

Appendices

  • A. Answer Key to Chapter Questions
  • B. Suggested Additional Readings and Online Resources
  • C. Suggested Multimedia Resources (videos, podcasts, etc.)
  • D. Test Bank and Quiz Questions
  • E. Index

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