This book is an excellent overview of American Politics. All major facets of Politics are examined through the precise art of meticulousness as well as the smaller, lesser known events and daily occurances of political life. I highly recommend this book to any student of politics or anyone who is eager to learn more about the way this country is run.

My colleagues and I were extemely upset at the fact that Ms. O'Connor blamed the Challenger Shuttle disaster on the administration of Ronald Reagan. College textbooks should be unbiased as to give students a clear picture of the American political system, the author should not force her own views on her students. Where is the world is Professor O'Connor?

This book is an excellent overview of American Politics. All major facets of Politics are examined through the precise art of meticulousness as well as the smaller, lesser known events and daily occurances of political life. I highly recommend this book to any student of politics or anyone who is eager to learn more about the way this country is run.