This is the eBook of the printed book and may not include any media, website access codes, or print supplements that may come packaged with the bound book. Participate in your American government Living Democracy, 2016 Presidential Election, 5/e shows students how American government impacts their daily lives, and helps them recognize how they can make a difference in what that government does. Using a writing style that is clear and accessible, authors Daniel Shea, Joanne Connor Green, and Christopher Smith draw readers into the subject matter by offering resonant anecdotes and illustrations, and by localizing politics whenever possible. The 2016 Elections and Updates Edition incorporates the most up-to-date data, as well as coverage of contemporary issues that dominate today’s headlines, to help students see the relevance of course content to their lives.