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Yet few outside Washington actually understand how our government and political system should work, much less how it actually operates. This informative book traces the historic development of the government, the functions of each branch, and how they work together. Written in an entertaining, reader-friendly, question-and-answer format, The Handy American Government Answer Book deciphers the news behind the headlines through well-researched answers to nearly 800 common questions.
Contents
Introduction
Historical Timeline
Part I. The American System
1. The Basics of Democracy
2. The Constitution
3. Federalism
Part II. The Political Institutions
4. The Congress
5. The Presidency
6. The Courts
Part III. People and Politics
7. Civil Liberties and Rights
8. Political Opinion
9. Interest Groups
10. Political Parties
11. Campaigns and Elections
12. The Media
Appendices
The U.S. Constitution
Further Reading
Index
