In Keeping the Republic: Power and Citizenship in American Politics, authors Christine Barbour and Gerald C. Wright draw readers into the study of American politics, teaching them to think critically about “who gets what, and how” and exploring twin themes of power and citizenship. Every element of the book is crafted to provide the tools readers need to be thoughtful, savvy consumers of political information and to teach them to think more deeply about what they see, read, and hear. In this new edition, the authors have partnered with award-winning information designer and teacher Mike Wirth to create a series of stunning, data-rich infographics, presenting information in new, more revealing ways, making it an ideal resource for those who want to take an active part in their communities and government. This Essentials version provides the comprehensive coverage of the Full version, but does not include the chapters on policy or the state and local politics chapter.