U.S. Government and Politics Simplified: A Comprehensive Guide to the American Political System
| AUTHOR | Scardino, Franco |
| PUBLISHER | DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley) (09/23/2025) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Paperback (Other) |
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Become a more informed citizen with this clear and comprehensive guide to the founding principles of American government and the political processes that shape everyday life. The American political system can be challenging to navigate. In a time when the political climate can be contentious, understanding our system of government is more important than ever. This comprehensive guide covers the basics of U.S. politics in clear, easy-to-follow format, beginning with the founding principles of government and concluding with a nonpartisan look at today's political parties, elections, and public policy. It covers:
Learn about the underlying processes that affect all Americans, including the establishment of civil liberties, the role of the Electoral College, and how policy decisions are made. Suitable reading for supplement coursework in high school government or civics classes or college political science classes, U.S. Government & Politics Simplified covers everything you need to know about the American political system.
- The origin of the U.S. Constitution and other key documents.
- The distribution of power in American democracy and the responsibilities of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches.
- Present-day politics and the role of the media and special interest groups in shaping public policy.
Learn about the underlying processes that affect all Americans, including the establishment of civil liberties, the role of the Electoral College, and how policy decisions are made. Suitable reading for supplement coursework in high school government or civics classes or college political science classes, U.S. Government & Politics Simplified covers everything you need to know about the American political system.
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ISBN-13:
9780593965078
ISBN-10:
0593965078
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
352
Carton Quantity:
20
Product Dimensions:
7.70 x 0.90 x 9.10 inches
Weight:
1.20 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Index,
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Country of Origin:
CN
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Political Science | American Government - National
Political Science | Political Process - General
Political Science | Civics & Citizenship
Dewey Decimal:
320.473
Library of Congress Control Number:
2025938229
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Become a more informed citizen with this clear and comprehensive guide to the founding principles of American government and the political processes that shape everyday life. The American political system can be challenging to navigate. In a time when the political climate can be contentious, understanding our system of government is more important than ever. This comprehensive guide covers the basics of U.S. politics in clear, easy-to-follow format, beginning with the founding principles of government and concluding with a nonpartisan look at today's political parties, elections, and public policy. It covers:
Learn about the underlying processes that affect all Americans, including the establishment of civil liberties, the role of the Electoral College, and how policy decisions are made. Suitable reading for supplement coursework in high school government or civics classes or college political science classes, U.S. Government & Politics Simplified covers everything you need to know about the American political system.
- The origin of the U.S. Constitution and other key documents.
- The distribution of power in American democracy and the responsibilities of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches.
- Present-day politics and the role of the media and special interest groups in shaping public policy.
Learn about the underlying processes that affect all Americans, including the establishment of civil liberties, the role of the Electoral College, and how policy decisions are made. Suitable reading for supplement coursework in high school government or civics classes or college political science classes, U.S. Government & Politics Simplified covers everything you need to know about the American political system.
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