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Politics For Dummies

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Get up to speed on the U.S. political system

Confused by caucuses, primaries, and pollsters? Puzzled by the various parties and special interest groups? Politics For Dummies has everything you need to understand local, state, and national politics; how to communicate with your elected officials; and what your representatives can do for you. 

You'll find out all about lobbying groups, sub-committees, the government branches, and how elections work. Also included is new information on how to use online tools and social media to find out what legislation is on the floor, what issues are before the Supreme Court, and when congress and the Supreme Court are in session.

  • Understand the United States political system 
  • Learn more about the three branches of U.S. government
  • Discover the differences in federal, state, and local operations 
  • Get need-to-know information for involvement 
  • This book cuts through the political jargon and provides clear, up-to-date details about everything from legislation to polls to presidential elections in the United States—and explains how you can become a political player yourself. 


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    Publisher: Wiley Edition: 3

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    • ISBN: 9781119653004
    • Release date: December 4, 2019

    EPUB ebook

    • ISBN: 9781119653004
    • File size: 1007 KB
    • Release date: December 4, 2019

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    OverDrive Read
    EPUB ebook

    Languages

    English

    Get up to speed on the U.S. political system

    Confused by caucuses, primaries, and pollsters? Puzzled by the various parties and special interest groups? Politics For Dummies has everything you need to understand local, state, and national politics; how to communicate with your elected officials; and what your representatives can do for you. 

    You'll find out all about lobbying groups, sub-committees, the government branches, and how elections work. Also included is new information on how to use online tools and social media to find out what legislation is on the floor, what issues are before the Supreme Court, and when congress and the Supreme Court are in session.

  • Understand the United States political system 
  • Learn more about the three branches of U.S. government
  • Discover the differences in federal, state, and local operations 
  • Get need-to-know information for involvement 
  • This book cuts through the political jargon and provides clear, up-to-date details about everything from legislation to polls to presidential elections in the United States—and explains how you can become a political player yourself. 


    Expand title description text