Best Government Books of 2025

The Princeton Review AP U.S. Government & Politics Premium Prep, 2023 is an excellent resource for students preparing for the AP US Government and Politics exam. The book offers six full-length practice tests, content reviews, targeted test strategies, and online resources. The techniques provided in the book are tried-and-true, helping students avoid traps and beat the test. The book also includes tips for pacing and guessing logically. The content review covers all test topics, with a quick-reference glossary for the most important dates, cases, and information. The six full-length practice tests with detailed answer explanations and comprehension drills at the end of each content review chapter make it an ideal study guide. Overall, this book is a must-have for students who want to excel in the AP US Government and Politics exam.

The Barron's AP U.S. Government and Politics Premium: 2022-2023 is an all-in-one resource for students preparing for the AP exam. It offers comprehensive content review, study strategies, and six full-length practice tests, including a diagnostic one. The book also includes access to three additional online practice tests, detailed answer explanations, and expert advice. Written by experienced educators, this guidebook covers all units of the AP U.S. Government and Politics Exam. Overall, Barron's AP U.S. Government and Politics Premium is an excellent study aid for students looking to maximize their exam performance.

The Princeton Review AP U.S. Government & Politics Prep, 2023 is a comprehensive study guide that includes 3 full-length practice tests, content reviews, and targeted strategies for every question type. It is fully aligned with the latest College Board standards for AP U.S. Government & Politics and offers access to free online bonus content. The book provides tried-and-true strategies to help students avoid traps and beat the test, tips for pacing themselves and guessing logically, and essential tactics to help them work smarter. The Princeton Review has been helping students achieve the best results since 1981. This book is an excellent resource for students preparing for the AP U.S. Government & Politics Exam.

The Fifth Edition of "Introduction to Leadership: Concepts and Practice" by Peter G. Northouse is a must-have for leadership practitioners. The book offers a concise overview of leadership complexities and practical strategies to become a better leader. It emphasizes key responsibilities such as creating a vision, establishing a constructive climate, and overcoming obstacles. The new chapter on destructive leadership, 18 new cases, and 5 new Leadership Snapshots make this edition much more compelling than previous ones. The book's real-world examples help students apply leadership concepts to their current circumstances. Overall, a well-grounded and elegantly practical book on leadership theory and its application.

The Premonition: A Pandemic Story by Michael Lewis is a gripping nonfiction thriller that chronicles the response of medical visionaries to the COVID-19 outbreak. As the Trump administration faltered, a secret team of dissenting doctors known as the Wolverines, fought to implement their work and save lives. Lewis masterfully weaves together the stories of these unsung heroes and their fight against misinformation and bureaucracy. This book is a must-read for those interested in public health and government response to pandemics.

Understanding the Arizona Constitution by Toni McClory is a comprehensive guide to Arizona's government and its constitution. The book covers significant constitutional changes that have occurred since its first publication, including legislative term limits, the redistricting system, and the influence of special-interest money in the legislature. It also addresses hot-button social issues that have sparked controversy in the state. The book is written in plain language, making it accessible to any engaged citizen looking for information about online government resources, administrative rules, and voter rights. Overall, this book is a must-read for every Arizonan and belongs on every bookshelf.

We the People is an exceptional resource for understanding the American government, its application, and how individuals can participate. Coauthored by Andrea Campbell, the book uses real-life stories to illustrate how government and politics affect people's lives and how individual participation matters. The book offers a wide range of resources, including InQuizitive, critical thinking exercises, weekly news quizzes, infographic animations, and simulations, to help students learn the concepts of American government and apply them to their lives. Benjamin Ginsberg and Theodore J. Lowi's contributions to the book make it a must-read for anyone interested in American government and politics.

The book "Danger Zone: The Coming Conflict with China" by Hal Brands and Michael Beckley is a thought-provoking analysis of the rivalry between the US and China. The authors challenge the conventional wisdom that the competition between the two nations will last for a century and instead suggest that it will reach its moment of maximum danger in the 2020s. The book provides a historical perspective and argues that China's rising power will make it more aggressive during this decade. The authors suggest that America needs a near-term strategy for navigating this danger zone. Overall, this book is an excellent read for anyone interested in international diplomacy and the future of US-China relations.

The biography, "In the Nation’s Service: The Life and Times of George P. Shultz," written by Philip Taubman, offers an insider account of the behind-the-scenes struggles of the statesman who played a pivotal role in unwinding the Cold War. Taubman reveals Shultz's gift for forging relationships with people and then harnessing the rapport to address national and international challenges. Based on exclusive access to Shultz's personal papers, housed in a sealed archive at the Hoover Institution, this book is a masterpiece that restores the modest Shultz to his central place in American history.

Barron’s AP U.S. Government and Politics Flashcards, Fourth Edition is a comprehensive guide for students preparing for the AP U.S. Government and Politics exam. It includes 400 review cards that cover all units of the exam, organized by topic for easy access. The enclosed sorting ring allows students to customize their review and focus on areas where they need more practice. Written and reviewed by AP experts, this guide is a trusted resource for exam preparation. For those who want even more review, full-length practice tests, and access to Barron’s Online Learning Hub, Barron’s AP U.S. Government and Politics Premium is also available. Overall, this guide is an excellent tool for students looking to ace the AP U.S. Government and Politics exam.