Author: Melanie Fonder
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9780028643533
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 390
Book Description
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.
The Complete Idiot's Guide to American Government
Author: Melanie Fonder
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9780028643533
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 390
Book Description
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.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9780028643533
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 390
Book Description
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.
The Complete Idiot's Guide to U.S. Government and Politics
Author: Franco Scardino
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9781592578535
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 404
Book Description
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.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9781592578535
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 404
Book Description
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.
The Complete Idiot's Guide to American Government
Author: Melanie Fonder
Publisher: Alpha Books
ISBN: 9781592573288
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 388
Book Description
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.
Publisher: Alpha Books
ISBN: 9781592573288
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 388
Book Description
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.
The Complete Idiot's Guide to the U.S. Constitution
Author: Tim Harper
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9781592576272
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 314
Book Description
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.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9781592576272
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 314
Book Description
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.
The Complete Idiot's Guide to American History
Author: Alan Axelrod
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9781592578696
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 436
Book Description
Discusses American history from prehistory through 2006, including brief biographical sketches of historical figures and events from popular culture.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9781592578696
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 436
Book Description
Discusses American history from prehistory through 2006, including brief biographical sketches of historical figures and events from popular culture.
The Complete Idiot's Guide to the American Presidents
Author: Patrick Sauer
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9780028638218
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 454
Book Description
Details the career path, presidential policies, key events, trivial facts, and historical impact of each president from George Washington to Bill Clinton.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9780028638218
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 454
Book Description
Details the career path, presidential policies, key events, trivial facts, and historical impact of each president from George Washington to Bill Clinton.
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Getting Government Jobs
Author: The Partnership for Public Svc
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101197757
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 395
Book Description
Bail yourself out with employment opportunities In these turbulent times when private corporations are in trouble, the employer that seems to be offering the most stable employment opportunities is the public sector. With The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Getting Government Jobs, readers will learn how to navigate the government application process to find stable employment opportunities available from county municipalities as well as state and federal agencies. • Includes advice on drafting resumes suited to the specific requirements of the hiring agency • How to complete the appropriate application most effectively • Methods of marketing an applicant's skills in the government sector • Search tools for government job websites
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101197757
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 395
Book Description
Bail yourself out with employment opportunities In these turbulent times when private corporations are in trouble, the employer that seems to be offering the most stable employment opportunities is the public sector. With The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Getting Government Jobs, readers will learn how to navigate the government application process to find stable employment opportunities available from county municipalities as well as state and federal agencies. • Includes advice on drafting resumes suited to the specific requirements of the hiring agency • How to complete the appropriate application most effectively • Methods of marketing an applicant's skills in the government sector • Search tools for government job websites
The Complete Idiot's Guide to the American Presidency
Author: Alan Axelrod, Ph.D.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101105364
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 502
Book Description
From George Washington to George W. In the course of the 2008 presidential campaigns, Americans became involved in the political process at a level rarely seen in modern history. But even before the historic race, George W. Bush's tenure had left many Americans wondering how we got to where we are today. The Complete Idiot's Guide® to the American Presidency takes readers from the first president to the one who just stepped down-exploring the legacies of the greatest leaders and the black marks against others, and showing the ways in which they left their stamp on both the nation and the presidency itself. • Written by the author of the highly successful The Complete Idiot's Guide® to American History, Fifth Edition • Appendices that list the presidents and their vice presidents, the presidential elections, and further reading
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101105364
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 502
Book Description
From George Washington to George W. In the course of the 2008 presidential campaigns, Americans became involved in the political process at a level rarely seen in modern history. But even before the historic race, George W. Bush's tenure had left many Americans wondering how we got to where we are today. The Complete Idiot's Guide® to the American Presidency takes readers from the first president to the one who just stepped down-exploring the legacies of the greatest leaders and the black marks against others, and showing the ways in which they left their stamp on both the nation and the presidency itself. • Written by the author of the highly successful The Complete Idiot's Guide® to American History, Fifth Edition • Appendices that list the presidents and their vice presidents, the presidential elections, and further reading
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Native American History
Author: Walter C. Fleming
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9780028644691
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 344
Book Description
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.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9780028644691
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 344
Book Description
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.
The Complete Idiot's Guide to World Conflicts, 2E
Author: Steven D. Strauss
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1440696764
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 567
Book Description
Cold hard facts on the world’s hot spots. Now readers can make sense of the daily headlines with an examination of the sides and issues of evolving conflicts. This updated edition provides coverage of all of the hot conflict spots in our world today, background and history, new and added coverage of the war on terror, and up-to-date coverage on the Middle East, including Iraq. • As Iraq continues to dominate the news, there is, unfortunately, no shortage of other trouble spots—this guide looks at conflicts around the globe. • An accurate reference source for high school and college students, and a great overview for people who want more in-depth understanding of daily events.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1440696764
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 567
Book Description
Cold hard facts on the world’s hot spots. Now readers can make sense of the daily headlines with an examination of the sides and issues of evolving conflicts. This updated edition provides coverage of all of the hot conflict spots in our world today, background and history, new and added coverage of the war on terror, and up-to-date coverage on the Middle East, including Iraq. • As Iraq continues to dominate the news, there is, unfortunately, no shortage of other trouble spots—this guide looks at conflicts around the globe. • An accurate reference source for high school and college students, and a great overview for people who want more in-depth understanding of daily events.