Our American Government Today is a classic high school civics and political science textbook authored by Edith E. Starratt and Morris Lewenstein, originally published by Prentice-Hall in the 1960s.
Designed as an educational resource to help students understand the mechanisms of American democracy, the text provides a foundational look at the structure and functions of U.S. federal, state, and local systems.
Key themes typically covered in the book include:

Foundations of Democracy: The historical and philosophical origins of the United States government.
Separation of Powers: How the legislative, executive, and judicial branches interact and check one another.
The Electoral Process: The role of political parties, voting, and citizen participation in shaping public policy.
Civil Rights and Liberties: An overview of constitutional rights and the American legal system.