American Politics For Dummies - UK - Softcover

Hill, Matthew Alan

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1118920511 ISBN 13: 9781118920510

Publisher: For Dummies, 2014

Synopsis

The simplest way to get to grips with the American political system American Politics For Dummies is an engaging and accessible guide to the inner workings of the U.S. government, cutting through the political jargon, to give you the facts. The book begins with the basics, including government structure and processes, and later covers current events that make the news. The world of American politics can be bewildering to anyone not born and bred in the U.S.A. This plain-English guide is perfect whether you are a student or simply fascinated by the world's most powerful democracy. From the electoral process to 'special relationships', you discover all you need to know with American Politics For Dummies.* The birth of America -- find out about the emergence of the US, from the ideas upon which America was founded to the creation of the US Constitution * Go government -- understand the powers of the President, how Congress operates, the function of the Supreme Court and how US laws are created and passed * Party on -- discover the ins and outs of elections and political parties, f rom the electoral process and the two-party system to the voting behaviour amongst Americans * One nation, many identities -- get to understand the workings of a truly multicultural society * All the world's a stage -- grasp the grand strategy of the US to understand why the nation acts as it does in international politics 2014 kicks off the latest round of U.S. Congressional election and marks the beginning the 2016 Presidential election cycle. There will be headlines, there will be debate and there will be news. If you're looking to keep up and understand it all, American Politics For Dummies is a great place to start.

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From the Back Cover

Learn about: The basics of American political history The roles and responsibilities of the president, Congress, and Supreme Court Elections and political parties American politics and the world stage The simplest way to get to grips with the American political system The world of American politics can be bewildering to anyone not born and bred in the USA. This plain–English guide is your perfect introduction, whether youre a student or simply fascinated by the workings of the worlds most powerful democracy. From the electoral process to special relationships, youll discover all you need to know. Witness the birth of America find out about the emergence of the US, from the ideas upon which America was founded to the creation of the US Constitution Go government understand the powers of the president, how Congress operates, the function of the Supreme Court and how US laws are created and passed Party on discover the ins and outs of elections and parties, from the electoral process and the two–party system to voting behaviour amongst Americans Understand how this one nation has many identities get to grips with the workings of a truly multicultural society See that all the worlds a stage grasp the grand strategy of the US to understand why the nation acts as it does in international politics Open the book and find: A tour of many aspects of American politics and society Key details about responsibilities of the two chambers of Congress Key Supreme Court decisions How ideas become laws Everything you need to know about the electoral process The lowdown on interest groups, media and public opinion in politics The scoop on the 20082009 financial crisis Details on voting behaviour across the country

About the Author

Dr Matthew Alan Hill is a senior lecturer in History at Liverpool John Moores University. He teaches on all topics related to the politics of the United States. In his research he concentrates on contemporary US foreign policy in particular, democracy promotion and post–war reconstructions.

Edition details

• Publisher: For Dummies
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1118920511
• ISBN 13: 9781118920510
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 384