Government by the People Author:James M. Burns, J. W. Peltason, Thomas E. Cronin KEY BENFIT: This comprehensive, classic book takes readers from on-lookers to participants. Government by the People lets them see democracy as the participatory government that it is. Covers 2000 Presidential Election, constitutional democracy, political culture and ideology, campaigns and elections, the Presidency, the j... more »udiciary, and much more. Explains how Congress and the President work together. For anyone interested in American Government.« less