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PublisherKaplan Publishing

ISBN-100764126016

ISBN-139780764126017

eBay Product ID (ePID)5921476

Product Key Features

Book TitlePainless American Government

Number of Pages304 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2004

TopicStudy Aids / Test Preparation, Social Science / Politics & Government, American Government / General

IllustratorYes

GenrePolitical Science, Young Adult Nonfiction

AuthorJeffrey Strausser

Book SeriesBarron's Painless Ser.

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.7 in

Item Weight14.8 Oz

Item Length9 in

Item Width6 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceYoung Adult Audience

LCCN2003-056092

Dewey Edition21

Grade FromSixth Grade

Dewey Decimal320.473

Grade ToNinth Grade

Table Of Contentback cover PAINLESS American Government Really. This isn't going to hurt at all . . . If you've hated every book on government you've ever had to open, get ready for a pleasant surprise! This book explains the functions of the United States Government by using down-to-earth examples, adding a touch of humor, and demonstrating that exercising your citizens' rights can be a very satisfying experience. You'll also learn about political parties, how public policy is created and shaped, and how each citizen can become involved in the process of self-government. For Sixth through Eighth Grades

SynopsisWith Barron's, learning about government studies becomes fun. Painless American Government covers the U.S. Constitution, branches of government, civil liberties and civil rights, and more. Short quizzes are included throughout the book so students can test their learning progress. Geared toward middle school- and high school-level learners, Painless American Government takes a lighthearted, humorous approach to learning about government and politics, and is ideal for students who find it confusing or who just need a little extra help. Ideal for students learning the basics of government, the author starts with a general description of government and a comparison of democracy as practiced by the founding fathers and how it operates in today's America. Students will also learn about elections and political parties, how public policy is created and shaped, and how they can become more involved in the process of self-government., Titles in Barron's Painless series are designed for middle school and high school students, helping them excel in subjects they might expect to be either hopelessly boring or excruciatingly difficult. The authors are all experienced teachers, adept at winning the hearts and minds of adolescents, and skillful in adding a light, humorous touch to even the heaviest and grimmest topics. This book opens with a general description of government and a comparison of democracy as practiced by the founding fathers and how it operates in today's America. The author goes on to discuss the Constitution as our basis of government, civil liberties and civil rights, the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of the federal government, elections and political parties, how public policy is created and shaped, and how each citizen can become involved in the process of self-government. The book includes quizzes with answer keys.

LC Classification NumberJK275S77 2004