Digital Content Solutions from Follett Software are critical tools for schools and districts who want to be at the forefront of digital learning. Follett Software supports student success and learning through the ABC-CLIO American Government database annual subscription.  Please note, this is an internet based service.

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The United States is deeply divided on issues like national security, civil rights, immigration, and health care reform. American Government not only provides quick access to reliable sources on these subjects, but also fosters information literacy on these important topics that are essential for the success of any student—regardless of age or grade level.

With American Government, users can learn from a wealth of short biographies, videos, quotes, and primary source documents. The information in this database is authoritative and engaging, and the unique presentation encourages active, informed, thoughtful citizenship.

Included Features:

• Contains over 12,000 primary and secondary sources, including 1,200 documents, 4,000 images, 200 maps, and 200 audio/video recordings
• Presents over 2,100 biographies, including portraits of important historical and current government figures such as the Founding Fathers, U.S. presidents, and Supreme Court justices, as well as a continually updated roster of key federal bureaucrats, state governors, and members of the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate
• Analyze sections pose questions such as “Are the potential benefits of invoking emergency powers worth the potential risks?” and “How have com¬peting interests affected health care legislation?,” inviting learners to examine issues from all angles and develop their critical thinking skills 
• Provides more than 50 activities on such fundamental concepts as “Roots of U.S. Government” and “Defining and Measuring Public Opinion”.