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

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