Designed to stimulate critical thinking and discussion by debating issues in the U.S. political system, POINT/COUNTERPOINT makes a stirring supplement to any Introductory American Government course. By presenting two sides of an issue, the reader illustrates to students just how important politics are to deciding key issues. This diverse collection contains articles by political figures, scholars, and writers on such hotly contested issues as affirmative action, racial profiling, presidential war powers and globalization.