American Government For Dummies
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American Government For Dummies

  1. 355 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

American Government For Dummies

About this book

A source of unbiased, factual information on the U.S. government

American Government For Dummies helps you easily understand the concepts and historical events that define the U.S. government system. This readable guide covers all the content in a typical course on American government or civics, and it offers curious readers a way to learn more about how the country is run. You'll get clear, impartial, and trustworthy explanations of topics such as the three branches of government, political parties, how campaigns and elections work, and public and foreign policy. It's everything you need to become government-savvy.

Inside:

  • Understand the history of the U.S. system of government and how it operates today
  • Learn about opinion polls, elections, interest groups, political parties, and campaigns
  • Untangle the differences among the Senate, House of Representatives, Judiciary, and other important institutions
  • Get clarity on the importance of voting and discover other ways you can contribute

American Government For Dummies is a perfect for anyone looking to brush up on the foundations of the U.S. government—for a class, or simply to become more informed on the systems and structures that shape daily life.

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Yes, you can access American Government For Dummies by Marcus A. Stadelmann in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Politik & Internationale Beziehungen & Amerikanische Regierung. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

Table of contents

  1. Title Page
  2. Copyright Page
  3. Table of Contents
  4. Introduction
  5. Part 1 Setting the Foundation for a New Nation
  6. Part 2 Developing Political Structures
  7. Part 3 Safeguarding the People
  8. Part 4 Making Policy: What a Government Must Do
  9. Part 5 Participating in Politics
  10. Part 6 The Part of Tens
  11. Index
  12. EULA