Attenuated Democracy: A Critical Introduction to U.S. Government and Politics

The complete OpenStax textbook on American government, from the Constitution and federalism to Congress, the presidency, the courts, elections and public policy. Clear, well illustrated and used in hundreds of college courses.

Glen Krutz

An introduction to American government with a special focus on the media: how news coverage shapes Congress, the presidency, the courts, elections and public opinion. Each chapter includes case studies and review questions.

University of Minnesota Libraries

How U.S. courts really work: judicial selection, the Supreme Court, judicial decision making and the role of courts in public policy. A thorough reader written by political scientists for undergraduate courses.

Rorie Spill Solberg, Eric N. Waltenburg

A guide to constitutional law focused on what government can and cannot do: judicial review, federalism, the separation of powers and the commerce clause, explained through landmark Supreme Court cases.

Rorie Spill Solberg

How state, county and city governments work, from state constitutions and legislatures to budgets, local elections and public services. Pays special attention to sustainability and policy choices close to home.

Christopher A. Simon, Brent S. Steel, Nicholas P. Lovrich