The Everything American Government Book: From the Constitution to Present-Day Elections, All You Need to Understand Our Democratic System (Everything®)
by Nick Ragone Author
(From Amazon): If the confusion following the last presidential election is any indication, the average citizen knows precious little about the democratic system and the laws that affect their daily lives. The Everything American Government Book unravels the complexities of our democracy and provides readers with the knowledge necessary to make the right decisions and take an active role in the management of their country. From the roots of American government and the challenges that have helped shape it over the years to its current structure and systems, this thoroughly researched work is ideal for anyone brushing up on civics, as well as students of all ages.Readers learn about:The personalities and events that gave rise to our current systemThe real significance of the Bill of Rights and the ConstitutionThe functions of each branch of government and how they work togetherPrivate sector’s influence on public policy and decision-makingWays to get involved and make a differenceSpecially designed to inform and empower the average citizen during this critical election year, The Everything American Government Book provides the keys to understanding the ins and outs of the most powerful democracy in the world.
Additional Details
- Resource Type
- eBooks
- ISBN
- B0045Y247E
- Print Status
- In Print
- Chapters
- 36
- Pages
- 268
- Suggested Grades
- 9th - 12th
- Publisher
- Everything
- Copyright
- 2004
Chapters
- 1 pg 1-4 The Birth of a Nation pg 4-7 The Struggle For Independence
- 2 pg 7-11 A Few Achievements pg 11-14 The Process Of Ratification
- 3 pg 14-19 Article I Legislative Branch pg 19-22 The Last Two Sections Of Article Ii
- 4 pg 23-26 The Bill Of Rights pg 26-30 Freedom Of Expression
- 5 pg 30-33 The Right To Counsel And Jury Trial pg 35-37 The House Of Representatives
- 6 pg 37-41 Speaker Of The House pg 41-45 Joining A Committee
- 7 pg 45-48 The Senate pg 48-52 Trial By Senate
- 8 pg 52-54 What's A Filibuster? pg 55-60 Inside Congress
- 9 pg 60-63 Vote Trading pg 63-65 The Role Of Staff
- 10 pg 67-71 Making A Law pg 71-73 Committee Consideration
- 11 pg 74-78 Scheduling Debate pg 79-82 The Presidency
- 12 pg 82-86 Evolution Of The Presidency pg 86-88 Styles Of Leadership
- 13 pg 88-92 Presidential Succession pg 93-97 Powers Of The President
- 14 pg 97-100 Commander In Chief pg 100-104 Executive Agreements
- 15 pg 105-108 The Vice Presidency pg 108-112 The Modern Vice Presidency
- 16 pg 112-116 Selecting A Vice President pg 117-119 Cabinet And Staff
- 17 pg 119-123 Evolution Of The Cabinet's Role pg 123-127 Why Are New Departments Created?
- 18 pg 127-130 White House Staff pg 131-134 The Rest Of The Federal Bureaucracy
- 19 pg 134-138 The Bureaucracy's Role In Government pg 128-140 Nonappropriate Methods
- 20 pg 141-144 The Federal Judiciary pg 145-149 The Power Of Judiciary Review
- 21 pg 149-152 Getting Into Federal Court -- pg 153-155 The Supreme Court
- 22 pg 157-160 Apointing Justices pg 160-164 Rendering A Decision
- 23 pg 165-169 The Federal Budget pg 169-172 Office Of Management And Budget
- 24 pg 172-176 Where Does The Money Go? pg 174-179 Political Parties
- 25 pg 179-182 Democrats And The Whigs pg 182-186 The Party Issues
- 26 pg 186-190 Third Parties Today pg 191-193 Interest Groups
- 27 pg 193-197 The Revolutionary Period pg 197-202 Single-Issue Groups
- 28 pg 203-205 The Media pg 205-209 Radio And Television
- 29 pg 209-212 Serving The Public Trust pg 212-216 The Function Of Media In Political Campaigns
- 30 pg 217-220 Presidental Primaries And Elections pg 220-223 Debates And Straw Polls
- 31 pg 223-226 Regional Primaries pg 226-230 Media Coverage
- 32 pg 231-234 State Government State Government pg 234-238 Governors Today
- 33 pg 238-244 State Legislatures pg 245-247 Local Government
- 34 pg 247-249 Types Of County Government pg 249-253 City Government
- 35 pg 253-256 School Districts pg 257-260 Getting Involved
- 36 pg 261-264 Casting A Ballot pg 264-268 Joining An Interest Group
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