xxi, 716 pages : 29 cm McGraw-Hill Networks: A Social Studies Learning System is a multiple award winning program. Prepare your students for citizenship in today's world with the first fully integrated print and digital learning experience for civics and economics. Make concepts real and relevant with The Story Matters chapter openers, Teen Citizens in Action, Landmark Supreme Court cases and service learning opportunities. Customize the learning experience with differentiated instruction, leveled reading, customizable assessments and worksheets, and flexible online learning tools. Access all of your teaching resources anywhere, anytime with just a point and click. Updated edition includes the 2012 election results. - Publisher "Glencoe"--Spine Includes index Americans, citizenship, and governments -- The American colonies and their government -- The Constitution -- The Bill of Rights -- The legislative branch -- The executive branch -- The judicial branch -- Political parties -- Voting and elections -- Public opinion and government -- State government -- Local government -- Dealing with community issues -- Citizens and the law -- Civil and criminal law -- Introduction to economics -- The American economy -- Personal finance -- Business in America -- Government's role in the economy -- The government and banking -- Financing the government -- International trade and economic systems -- The United States and foreign affairs