Author : Diane L. Garner
Publisher : Congressional Information Service Incorporated
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 49,40 MB
Release : 1993
Category : Reference
ISBN :
Covers citation forms for federal, state, regional, and local documents as well as those of some international bodies, such as the United Nations (UN), League of Nations, Organization of American States (OAS), and the European Communities.
Author : Melanie Fonder
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 390 pages
File Size : 47,48 MB
Release : 2002
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780028643533
Explains how the government works and the functions of its many parts, covering such topics as the system of checks and balances, the Constitution, and the division of state and federal powers.
Author : United States. Congress
Publisher :
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 21,56 MB
Release : 1999
Category :
ISBN :
Author : Franco Scardino
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 47,38 MB
Release : 2009
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781592578535
Accessible, authoritative, and entertaining in the signature style of theComplete Idiot'sGuide® series, The Complete Idiot's Guide® to U.S. Government and Politicsprovides a wonderful foundation of knowledge about the way our country's system of government works. Understanding how our government functions and the political forces that influence it is vital for all Americans. At the high school level, U.S. government, the class formerly called civics, has evolved to become a focus of the Advanced Placement test. In 2007, the AP U.S. government and politics exam was the most widely taken test among high school students on a college track, with over 333,562 students sitting for the 3.5-hour exam. Several strictly test prep books help students prepare for this exam. However, they're limited to the key points covered by the exam and don't afford much information outside the strict curriculum. The Complete Idiot's Guide® to U.S. Government and Politics gives the reader much more. As a comprehensive overview and history of the subject, this book is designed to help anyone interested in learning about our government and the origins of its complex inner workings, our political system, and key elements that have affected our growth as a nation-all while serving as a the best supplementary reading a student can get to help them prepare for the AP exam.
Author :
Publisher :
Page : 345 pages
File Size : 13,34 MB
Release : 1999
Category :
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Author :
Publisher :
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 18,90 MB
Release : 2000
Category : Depository libraries
ISBN :
This is the official GPO directory information (names, addresses, telephone numbers, etc.) of all federal depository libraries. The electronic version is created from the PROFILE portion of the LPS PAMALA database. The results screens include links to each library's latest Item Lister item selection profile record, and, as applicable, a hotlinked email address and a Depository Web site URL. This database is updated on the first Friday of the month.
Author : Donna Andriot
Publisher :
Page : 1507 pages
File Size : 42,88 MB
Release : 1991
Category : Government publications
ISBN :
Author : John J. Patrick
Publisher : Berkley
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 21,78 MB
Release : 2000
Category : United States
ISBN : 9780425176153
Every aspect of the U.S. government is profiled--from its people and places to its operations and procedures. The approximately 930 A-Z entries feature biographies of notable government leaders, analysis of 100 landmark Supreme Court cases, information on visiting government sites, and much more.
Author : Baron Bedesky
Publisher : Crabtree Publishing Company
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 41,84 MB
Release : 2008-09-30
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780778743279
Emphasis is placed on how all levels must work together to succeed and examples are presented demonstrating how all levels of government contribute to the lives of every citizen.
Author : John J. Patrick
Publisher : Oxford [England] : New York : Oxford University Press
Page : 824 pages
File Size : 26,88 MB
Release : 2001-07-04
Category : History
ISBN :
The Oxford Guide to the United States Government is the ultimate resource for authoritative information on the U.S. Presidency, Congress, and Supreme Court. Compiled by three top scholars, its pages brim with the key figures, events, and structures that have animated U.S. government for more than 200 years.In addition to coverage of the 2000 Presidential race and election, this Guide features biographies of all the Presidents, Vice Presidents, and Supreme Court Justices, as well as notable members of Congress, including current leadership; historical commentary on past elections, major Presidential decisions, international and domestic programs, and the key advisors and agencies of the executive branch; in-depth analysis of Congressional leadership and committees, agencies and staff, and historic legislation; and detailed discussions of 100 landmark Supreme Court cases and the major issues facing the Court today. In addition to entries that define legal terms and phrases and others that elaborate on the wide array of government traditions, this invaluable book includes extensive back matter, including tables of Presidential election results; lists of Presidents, Vice Presidents, Congresses, and Supreme Court Justices with dates of service; lists of Presidential museums, libraries, and historic sites; relevant websites; and information on visiting the White House, the Capitol, and Supreme Court buildings.A one-stop, comprehensive guide that will assist students, educators, and anyone curious about the inner workings of government, The Oxford Guide to the United States Government will be a valued addition to any home library.
