Helping readers see the relevance of government in their lives, Geer/Herrera/Schiller/Segal's GATEWAYS TO DEMOCRACY, ENHANCED, 4th edition, explains how the U.S. political system works, pointing out the gateways that facilitate--or at times block--participation. The ENHANCED edition provides coverage of the 2018 election and expanded discussion of diversity and participation that reflects the changing U.S. demographic infrastructure. Chapter-opening vignettes spotlight individuals who have successfully navigated their own way in politics, such as former President Obama. In addition, Supreme Court cases illustrate the constitutional and legal context in which U.S. democracy has evolved, and a Political Analytics feature helps readers evaluate the vast amounts of data present in today's political discourse. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.