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U.S. government & politics simplified : a comprehensive guide to the American political system / Franco Scardino.

Scardino, Franco, (author).

Summary:

"The American political system can be challenging to navigate. Ina time when the political climate can be contentious, understandingour 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 andconcluding with a nonpartisan look at today's political parties, elections, and 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 knowabout the American political system"-- Provided by publisher.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9780593965078
  • ISBN: 0593965078
  • Physical Description: 352 pages ; 24 cm
  • Edition: First american edition.
  • Publisher: New York, N.Y. : DK Publishing, 2025

Content descriptions

General Note:
"Updated and reprinted from Idiot's guides U.S. government and politics, Second edition"--Cover.
Includes index
Formatted Contents Note:
The American system. Principles of government ; The constitution ; Federalism -- The political process. American Political culture ; American ideology and public opinion ; Political parties ; Campaigns and elections ; Political participation and voting -- The legislative branch. Congress ; The house of representatives ; The senate ; How laws are created -- The exceutive branch. The presidency ; The bureaucracy: a government at work -- The judicial branch. The federal court system ; Civil liberties ; Civil rights -- The politics of public policy. Intrest groups ; The media ; The policymaking process ; Economic policy, foreign policy, and national defense ; Social and environmental policies.
Subject:
Political science > United States
Political parties > United States
United States > Politics and government
Genre:
Informational works.
Instructional and educational works.

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