Approaching Democracy

This paperback text introduces students to the basics of American government, structured around democracy as an ideal toward which we continually strive. Thematically organized it prepares students to review events in the context of this goal. Cases and real-world examples reflect contemporary trends and events. This third edition includes the 2000 Presidential and Congressional elections while reviewing the democracy theme in a global context. Democracy in the 21st Century boxes explore how technology has enabled citizens to become more directly involved in the political process, and lead students through a series of Internet-related exercises. It shows students how media and technology have affected democracy with case studies that include "The Impeachment: Train that Wouldn't Stop"; "Miranda on the Hot Seat"; "The Empire Strikes Back"; and "Dawn of the New Media".