Michael Kryzanek is professor and chair of political science at Bridgewater State College, Massachusetts.

• Preface -- 1 The Foundations of American Government -- 2 The American People and American Government -- 3 The Ingredients of Political Power -- 4 The Road to Power in American Politics -- 5 Politicians and Public Servants -- 6 Making Public Policy Decisions -- 7 Current Policy Dilemmas in American Government -- 8 The Challenges Facing American Government -- Conclusion: Good Citizen, Bad Citizen, Indifferent Citizen -- Epilogue

Michael Kryzanek is professor and chair of political science at Bridgewater State College, Massachusetts.

• Preface -- 1 The Foundations of American Government -- 2 The American People and American Government -- 3 The Ingredients of Political Power -- 4 The Road to Power in American Politics -- 5 Politicians and Public Servants -- 6 Making Public Policy Decisions -- 7 Current Policy Dilemmas in American Government -- 8 The Challenges Facing American Government -- Conclusion: Good Citizen, Bad Citizen, Indifferent Citizen -- Epilogue

Michael Kryzanek is professor and chair of political science at Bridgewater State College, Massachusetts.

• Preface -- 1 The Foundations of American Government -- 2 The American People and American Government -- 3 The Ingredients of Political Power -- 4 The Road to Power in American Politics -- 5 Politicians and Public Servants -- 6 Making Public Policy Decisions -- 7 Current Policy Dilemmas in American Government -- 8 The Challenges Facing American Government -- Conclusion: Good Citizen, Bad Citizen, Indifferent Citizen -- Epilogue