American Politics For Dummies, UK Edition

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By Matthew Alan Hill

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American Politics For Dummies, UK Edition by Matthew Alan Hill provides a comprehensive overview of the American political system, tailored for a UK audience. The book explores the structure and function of governmental institutions, political parties, and the election process in the United States. It breaks down complex political concepts into digestible segments, helping readers understand the intricacies of American democracy and its impact on both domestic and international affairs.
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American Politics For Dummies, UK Edition

The simplest way to get to grips with the American political system American Politics For Dummies is an engaging and accessible guide to the inner workings of the U.S. government, cutting through the political jargon, to give you the facts.

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The simplest way to get to grips with the American political system

American Politics For Dummies is an engaging and accessible guide to the inner workings of the U.S. government, cutting through the political jargon to give you the facts. The book begins with the basics, including government structure and processes, and later covers current events that make the news.

The world of American politics can be bewildering to anyone not born and bred in the U.S.A. This plain-English guide is perfect whether you are a student or simply fascinated by the world's most powerful democracy. From the electoral process to 'special relationships', you discover all you need to know with American Politics For Dummies.

The birth of America

Find out about the emergence of the US, from the ideas upon which America was founded to the creation of the US Constitution.

Go government

Understand the powers of the President, how Congress operates, the function of the Supreme Court and how US laws are created and passed.

Party on

Discover the ins and outs of elections and political parties, from the electoral process and the two-party system to the voting behaviour amongst Americans.

One nation, many identities

Get to understand the workings of a truly multicultural society.

All the world’s a stage

Grasp the grand strategy of the US to understand why the nation acts as it does in international politics.

2014 kicks off the latest round of U.S. Congressional election and marks the beginning of the 2016 Presidential election cycle. There will be headlines, there will be debate and there will be news. If you're looking to keep up and understand it all, American Politics For Dummies is a great place to start.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781118920510

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 September 2014

Country: United States

Imprint: For Dummies

Audience: General / adult, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 187.0mm

Height: 235.0mm

Weight: 680g

Pages: 384

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About the Author

Dr Matthew Alan Hill is a senior lecturer in History at Liverpool John Moores University. He teaches on all topics related to the politics of the United States. In his research he concentrates on contemporary US foreign policy – in particular, democracy promotion and post-war reconstructions.