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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 320.473
EAN: 9780028643533
Edition: 1st
ISBN: 0028643534
Label: Alpha
Manufacturer: Alpha
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 384
Publication Date: May 13, 2002
Publisher: Alpha
Studio: Alpha

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Editorial Review:

Product Description:
The most up-to-date general reference book on the history and structure of U.S. government.

This overview of all the government’s major institutions and agencies, the election process, and the creation and passing of laws and taxes has been updated with the latest information on such important issues as campaign finance reform, fundraising, and homeland security.

• Completely updated resource section includes the latest government websites

• The only American government book to include the results of the 2004 presidential election

• Re-structured to complement high school and college political science/civics courses




Rating: - American Government CLEP
In preparation for the American Government CLEP, I combined this book as well as the American Government (Cliff Notes Review). With only 6 days to prepare (I had just taken Western Civ 2 CLEP) I read the "Idiots" and then reviewed the Cliff Notes. This was apparently enough as I scored a 58 (B grade). As a good portion of the exam weighs on trends in American Government, the book successfully incorporated both facts and trends in a concise and understandable manner to digest in such a short period. ... Read More

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Rating: - Good Book
Good book, breaks down the majority of the american government for the typical dummy (like myself) to understand quickly. However, it did not get into the weeds about Congress, so I purchased the book "Congress for Dummies" as a supplement.

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Rating: - It makes watching CNN more interesting now.
I've never had any interest in politics and government. But now, as an adult it is virtually impossible to escape it. Whether it means holding an intelligent conversation or stepping into the voting booth I've realized that it is so important to understand how our system works in order to understand the information thrown at us and make informed decisions.
This book really helped me get there. Now, when I watch CNN I actually understand what I'm hearing. I'm also more comfortable with my political ... Read More

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Rating: - Excellent
The book was a little more worn that I expected, but still in good condition, especially for the price I paid for it. Very quick shipping, thanks a bunch!

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Rating: - What's the next step down from idiot?
If an idiot's guide is hard to follow, what's the next step down? I found the format to be too 'busy' to follow easily, lots of information and small print. I'm not sure what could make it better, so I'm putting the blame on myself rather than the author or publisher.

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