Flint Public Library (Middleton)

U.S. government and politics, by Franco Scardino

eng

illustrations

index present

non fiction

U.S. government and politics

933567956

by Franco Scardino

Idiot's guides

"This helpful guide offers a fascinating look at the origins of the U.S. government, our complex political system, the president's role, our national policies, political parties, and other key forces that drive our nation."--Page [4] of cover

pt. 1: The American system. Principles of government -- The Constitution -- Federalism -- pt. 2: The political process. American political culture -- American ideology and public opinion -- Political parties -- Campaigns and elections -- Political participation and voting -- pt. 3: The Legislative branch. Congress -- The House of Representatives -- The Senate -- How laws are created -- pt. 4: The Executive branch. The Presidency -- The bureaucracy: a government at work -- pt. 5: The Judicial branch. The Federal court system -- Civil liberties -- Civil rights -- pt. 6: The politics of public policy. Interest groups -- The media -- The policy-making process -- Economic policy, foreign policy, and National Defense -- Social and environmental policies

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