The Complete Idiot's Guide to U.S. Government and Politics [Mass Market Paperback]

Franco Scardino (Author)

Book Description

Series: The Complete Idiot's Guide | Publication Date: June 2, 2009

The governed must know their government.

Understanding how our government functions and the political forces that influence it is vital for all Americans. 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 the best supplementary reading a student can get.

·Author is an experienced Advanced Placement teacher
·Students looking to take AP exams are a ready audience?along with citizenship applicants and CNN junkies
·Large renewable market
·Suitable as supplemental reading for coursework

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 18 and up
  
• Mass Market Paperback: 400 pages
• Publisher: Alpha (June 2, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1592578535
• ISBN-13: 978-1592578535
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.3 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #19,279 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #42 in Books > Politics & Social Sciences > Government     > Federal Government

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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very lucid, thorough and enlightening lesson in US Civics, June 22, 2010

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ChangYai "stickyricechowda" (boston) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Complete Idiot's Guide to U.S. Government and Politics (Mass Market Paperback)

American Democracy would be strengthened if every American were encourage to read this book. Its contents and layout would greatly enhance the teaching of US history and government and make Americans remember not only what American democracy is but some idea (over time) how and why it developed as it did. This balanced book in semi-textbook style systematically lays out the foundations and development of the American nation's political structures and standards. This is the kind of book that might allow people to become more patriotic or at least more understanding about the merits and weaknesses of American government.

Each chapter provides not only insight but also paths to deeper understanding of our American laws but clues on where to look in order to gain further understanding.

I am no expert, but I have always had a deep appreciation for government, politics, law and history. This book amply provides a great starting point in all of these areas when it comes to understanding the government of the United States of America.

16 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars complete idiots guide to u.s. government & politics, April 25, 2010

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Carlos j. negron carlito - See all my reviews

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this book should be used as a template for educators teaching civics.


all H.S seniors should be exposed to the contents of this book and hopefully we will have a more
intelligent generation than the one to which i unfortunately belong.


politics is one of my fortes and i can honestly say i learned things i did not know.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Simple, Informative read, July 1, 2011

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brandyf - See all my reviews

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I purchased this book for several different reasons; first of all I have recently become enpassioned about politics but felt that I have been missing some of the fundementals. Secondly, I am recently changed my major to Political Science-I am taking my first PoliSci class in the fall. I felt it was important to master some of the basics before attending class.
This book has been perfect. It is easy to follow and a fairly simple read. Yet it is quite informative. The content has really helped to clarify some basic concepts. I like the fact that it is in a summary format.
I would recommend this book for anyone who is looking for a straight forward approach to government history and structure.