{"product_id":"american-government-for-dummies-paperback","title":"American Government for Dummies - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMarcus A. Stadelmann\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\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\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn unbiased and authoritative exploration of the U.S. government\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLooking for a readable and accessible guide to American government that explains how the United States runs? \u003ci\u003eAmerican Government For Dummies \u003c\/i\u003ewalks you through the concepts and history that define the U.S. government system, offering clear, trustworthy discussions of each of the three branches of government, major political parties, campaigns, elections, and policy. You'll learn about the Constitution and the Bill of Rights, how you can contribute to the public sphere in the U.S., and understand the Senate, the House of Representatives, and the judiciary. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside ... \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstand U.S. history\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn about voting and the electoral system\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExamine the Senate and House\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRead about the judiciary\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplore the privileges and responsibilities of citizenship\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscover interest groups\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNavigate American democracy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMarcus A. Stadelmann, PhD, \u003c\/b\u003e is a professor of political science at the University of Texas at Tyler. He is the author of \u003ci\u003eU.S. Presidents For Dummies \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003ePolitical Science For Dummies \u003c\/i\u003eand has been teaching American government for more than 40 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 352\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.69 x 9.14 x 7.43 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 09, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46260028932231,"sku":"9781394375745","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/Az-e50sR9_9781394375745.webp?v=1792540230","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/american-government-for-dummies-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}