| Description |
xii, 305 pages ; 24 cm |
| Series |
Everything series.
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| Note |
Includes index. |
| Contents |
Top ten things you should know about American government -- The birth of a nation -- The Constitution -- The Bill of Rights -- The House of Representatives -- The Senate -- Inside Congress -- Making a law -- The Presidency -- Powers of the President -- The Vice Presidency -- Cabinet and staff -- The rest of the federal bureaucracy -- The federal judiciary -- The Supreme Court -- The federal budget -- Political parties -- Interest groups -- The media -- Presidentiai primaries and elections -- State goverment -- Local government -- Getting involved -- Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States -- Timeline of events. |
| Summary |
If the confusion following the last presidential election is any indication, the average citizen knows precious little about the democratic system and the laws that affect their daily lives. The Everything American Government Book unravels the complexities of our democracy and provides readers with the knowledge necessary to make the right decisions and take an active role in the management of their country. From the roots of American government and the challenges that have helped shape it over the years to its current structure and systems, this thoroughly researched work is ideal for anyone brushing up on civics, as well as students of all ages. |
| Subject |
United States -- Politics and government.
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Democracy -- United States.
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| ISBN |
9781593370558 |
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1593370555 |
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