We the People

We the People: An Introduction to American Government by Thomas E. Patterson is a political science textbook published in 2025 by McGraw-Hill Higher Education. The volume introduces college students to American government through a concise format focused on critical thinking.

The text addresses key subjects within social science and the political process. Its coverage integrates discussion of national and international security alongside broad political themes.

Featuring a 588-page print format, this textbook sees wide adoption across colleges and universities in the United States.