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American Government and Politics Today, Brief | 12th Edition

Steffen W. Schmidt/Mack C. Shelley II/Barbara A. Bardes
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Schmidt/Shelley/Bardes/King\u2019s \u201CAmerican Government and Politics Today, Brief,\u201D 12th Edition, includes new content, features and updates of contemporary events through the 2024 elections focusing on critical thinking and analysis, including higher-order learning outcomes and critical analysis questions at the end of chapter sections. Researched and cited material ensures quality of content and models academic rigor. Balanced topics and chapters have been rewritten with Generation Z in mind. The four-color design and up-to-date news and analysis helps students understand the U.S. political system to be informed citizens and participants in the political process. The succinct, balanced text covers the impact of the 2024 elections, key 2021 and 2022 Supreme Court cases, President Biden's administration, Black Lives Matter, police brutality, unemployment, trade wars, cyberattacks and more.