Frantzich and Percy's American Government: Strategies and Outcomes employs a game-analogy approach to the various facets of American government study. While in no way belittling the processes and institutions of the government, the authors present political structures, partisan dealings and power shifts in a way that brings the activities in Washington home for students. Comprehensive coverage includes in-depth consideration of the standard topics in American government, as well as detailed discussions of policy-making and various kinds of policy both domestic and international. Students using the online edition can participate in simulation-style exercises, polling, and public opinion exercises designed to show them where their views fall in the spectrum of political thought.