{"product_id":"american-government-for-dummies-paperback-softback-9781394375745","title":"American Government For Dummies (Paperback \/ softback) 9781394375745","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eAmerican Government For Dummies\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eMarcus A. Stadelmann (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781394375745, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 26 November 2025\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e352 pages\u003cbr\u003e23.1 x 18.8 x 2.3 cm, 0.476 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA source of unbiased, factual information on the U.S. government\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAmerican Government For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e helps you easily understand the concepts and historical events that define the U.S. government system. This readable guide covers all the content in a typical course on American government or civics, and it offers curious readers a way to learn more about how the country is run. You'll get clear, impartial, and trustworthy explanations of topics such as the three branches of government, political parties, how campaigns and elections work, and public and foreign policy. It's everything you need to become government-savvy.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInside:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstand the history of the U.S. system of government and how it operates today\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn about opinion polls, elections, interest groups, political parties, and campaigns\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUntangle the differences among the Senate, House of Representatives, Judiciary, and other important institutions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGet clarity on the importance of voting and discover other ways you can contribute\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAmerican Government For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e is a perfect for anyone looking to brush up on the foundations of the U.S. government—for a class, or simply to become more informed on the systems and structures that shape daily life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: Setting the Foundation for a New Nation 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Designing a New Country and a New Constitution 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Dividing Powers to Establish Federalism 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: Developing Political Structures 41\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Convening a Congress 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Focusing on the Presidency 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Adjusting the Judiciary Framework 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Building the Bureaucracy 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: Safeguarding the People 115\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Addressing Civil Liberties 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Continuing the March for Civil Rights 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: Making Policy: What a Government Must Do 155\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Making Public Policy 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Conducting Foreign Policy 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 5: Participating in Politics 199\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Regarding Public Opinion and the Media 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Partaking in the Political Process 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13: Participating in Campaigns and Elections 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14: Examining Political Parties 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15: Discovering Interest Groups 281\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 6: The Part of Tens 299\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16: The Ten Most Influential Court Cases in U.S History 301\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17: The Ten Most Influential Documents in U.S History 309\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 317\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Politics \u0026amp; government [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Politics \u0026amp; government\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Politics%20\u0026amp;%20government%20%5BJP%5D%22\"\u003eJP\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"For Dummies","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52474948354328,"sku":"9781394375745","price":14.28,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9781394375745.jpg?v=1785801686","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/american-government-for-dummies-paperback-softback-9781394375745","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}