We the People ISE

1 Critical Thinking and Political Culture: Becoming a Responsible Citizen

2 Constitutional Democracy: Promoting Liberty and Self-Government

3 Federalism: Forging a Nation

4 Civil Liberties: Protecting Individual Rights

5 Equal Rights: Struggling Toward Fairness

6 Public Opinion and Political Socialization: Shaping the People's Voice

7 Political Participation: Activating the Popular Will

8 Political Parties, Candidates, and Campaigns: Defining the Voters’ Choice

9 Interest Groups: Organizing for Influence

10 The News Media and the Internet: Communicating Politics

11 Congress: Balancing National Goals and Local Interests

12 The Presidency: Leading the Nation

13 The Federal Bureaucracy: Administering the Government

14 The Federal Judicial System: Interpreting the Law

15 Economic and Environmental Policy: Contributing to Prosperity

16 Income, Welfare, and Education Policy: Providing for Personal Security

17 Foreign Policy: Protecting the National Interest

Tom Patterson’s We the People is a concise approach to American government, emphasizing critical thinking through questions and examples relevant to today's students. This exceptionally readable text provides opportunities to engage with the political process through tools that help students learn how to think about politics, utilizing digital resources that connect learners with the material in a personalized way. The integration of A Starting Point videos in Connect® is emblematic of the balanced and trusted approach of Tom Patterson's best-selling text.