American Government, Students and the System

Introduction

What is Government?

Who Governs? Elitism, Pluralism, and Tradeoffs

Engagement in a Democracy

Introduction

The Pre-Revolutionary Period and the Roots of the American Political Tradition

The Articles of Confederation

The Development of the Constitution

The Ratification of the Constitution

Constitutional Change

Introduction

The Division of Powers

The Evolution of American Federalism

Intergovernmental Relationships

Competitive Federalism Today

Advantages and Disadvantages of Federalism