American Government on File

American Government on File
ISBN-10
0816056250
ISBN-13
9780816056255
Category
Political Science
Pages
348
Language
English
Published
2004
Publisher
Facts on File
Authors
Valerie Tomaselli-Moschovitis, Thalia Wood

Description

Praise for the previous edition: "...will be useful to history and government students and teachers, to immigration/citizenship classes, and to anyone who wants simple, graphical explanations of how U.S. government is structured and operates. Middle and high school, public, and undergraduate libraries should find this resource useful."—Booklist "This title is an excellent resource for educators and students who require pictures, diagrams, and charts that portray the workings of government, in particular the U.S. government...The work is recommended for libraries serving students and educators in junior high through undergraduate school settings."—American Reference Books Annual A Guide to Government, the American Political System, and Citizenship Based on the National Standards for Civics and Government and major state curricula, American Government On File(TM), Revised Edition is a concise and complete resource that guides students through a topic that every citizen needs to understand. Coverage begins with an introduction to the basics of government what it is, why it exists, its various forms, and much more. From legislative powers to the development of state taxes, this collection of reproducible loose-leaf pages presents visual and textual explanations of many concepts. Using actual case studies and events both contemporary and historic to reinforce the central idea of each topic, the binder explains the significance of subjects as they relate to real life. Along with new and revised content, American Government On File(TM), Revised Edition includes an up-to-date index of important government and government-related Web sites. Useful to anyone interested in government, civics, or political science, this guide gives students a complete picture of government and the American political system. Seven basic sections cover: Federal, state, and local governments: structure, function, and daily reality Duties of every elected official Functions of various committees Policies and policy making Citizenship: privileges and responsibilities International relations Economics.

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