[PDF] The Complete Idiots Guide To American Government eBook

Author : Franco Scardino
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 12,88 MB
Release : 2009
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781592578535

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Accessible, authoritative, and entertaining in the signature style of theComplete Idiot'sGuide® series, The Complete Idiot's Guide® to U.S. Government and Politicsprovides a wonderful foundation of knowledge about the way our country's system of government works. Understanding how our government functions and the political forces that influence it is vital for all Americans. At the high school level, U.S. government, the class formerly called civics, has evolved to become a focus of the Advanced Placement test. In 2007, the AP U.S. government and politics exam was the most widely taken test among high school students on a college track, with over 333,562 students sitting for the 3.5-hour exam. Several strictly test prep books help students prepare for this exam. However, they're limited to the key points covered by the exam and don't afford much information outside the strict curriculum. The Complete Idiot's Guide® to U.S. Government and Politics gives the reader much more. As a comprehensive overview and history of the subject, this book is designed to help anyone interested in learning about our government and the origins of its complex inner workings, our political system, and key elements that have affected our growth as a nation-all while serving as a the best supplementary reading a student can get to help them prepare for the AP exam.

Author : Melanie Fonder
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 390 pages
File Size : 50,28 MB
Release : 2002
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780028643533

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Explains how the government works and the functions of its many parts, covering such topics as the system of checks and balances, the Constitution, and the division of state and federal powers.

Author : Melanie Fonder
Publisher : Alpha Books
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 12,66 MB
Release : 2005
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781592573288

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An updated guide to the American political system explains how the government works and the functions of its many parts, covering such topics as the system of checks and balances, the election process, the Constitution, and the division of state and federal powers, with new information on such issues as homeland security and campaign finance reform. Original.

Author : Tim Harper
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 314 pages
File Size : 12,3 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781592576272

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Introduces the Constitution of the United States, discussing topics such as its history and formation, the significance of the Bill of Rights and other amendments, and how it has been interpreted in the past and present.

Author : Melanie Fonder
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 18,66 MB
Release : 2005
Category : Federal government
ISBN :

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The ultimate guide to the structure and function of every branch of the government. A citizen's primer on how fundraising affects access, influence and democracy. Fully updated to reflect the results of the 2004 election.

Author : Walter C. Fleming
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 39,68 MB
Release : 2003
Category : History
ISBN : 9780028644691

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This book is a comprehensive overview of the history and culture of the peoples who are now known as the First Americans. Author Walter C. Fleming covers the many different tribes that stretched from the Atlantic to the Pacific, including compelling biographies of their greatest leaders. He examines the beliefs, customs, legends and the myriad contributions Native Americans have given to modern society, and details the often tragic history of their conquest by European invaders, their treatment-both historical and recent-under the U.S. government, and the harsh reality of life on today's reservations.

Author : Patrick Sauer
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 454 pages
File Size : 10,41 MB
Release : 2000
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780028638218

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Details the career path, presidential policies, key events, trivial facts, and historical impact of each president from George Washington to Bill Clinton.

Author : Alan Axelrod
Publisher :
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 27,28 MB
Release : 2003
Category : United States
ISBN :

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An introduction to American history that provides information on the nation's defining events and profiles of the men and women who most influenced America's formation, culture, government, and society.

Author : Bill Harris
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 364 pages
File Size : 15,32 MB
Release : 2002
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780028643816

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The lagging economy getting you down? No jobs out there, no job prospects? Join the Army. Or the Navy. Or the Marines. Or the Air Force. Good pay, great benefits -- an excellent career opportunity. -- This book will teach you how to tweak the system to help you enjoy the fullest benefits the U.S. Military has to offer. -- What little competition there is for this title is several years old and virtually obsolete. Uncle Sam Wants You -- more than ever. Since the tragic events of 9/11, all branches of the U.S. Military have seen a rise in enlistments. This is due to several factors: 1) A renewed sense of patriotism, and 2) a cooling off the economy and subsequent recession. Suddenly, job opportunities for recent high school and college grads are drying up quickly. That's why a career in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, or even the Coast Guard, may be an excellent option. Author Bill Harris, working closely with recruiters from branch of the military, will detail the intricacies of getting the most out of a military career and discuss which branch of the military might be best for you. He'll explore age limits, guaranteed training, bonuses and benefits, and even the rigors of basic training. He'll also cover the many perks offered by a career in the military, and how best to obtain them.

Author : Alan Axelrod
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 518 pages
File Size : 15,9 MB
Release : 1999
Category : History
ISBN : 9780028633855

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Provides an overview of the people, events, and ideas that shaped the twentieth century, covering wars and political conflicts, innovations in technology, and the contributions of such great minds as Sigmund Freud and Albert Einstein