Bibliograph

It is about you, how American government works and how to help fix it, Deborah Cupples

Type

Label

It is about you, how American government works and how to help fix it, Deborah Cupples

Language

eng

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

It is about you

Oclc number

1022849382

Responsibility statement

Deborah Cupples

Sub title

how American government works and how to help fix it

Summary

"A nonpartisan and plain-language guide, this book covers basics about American Government and includes a copy of the United States Constitution. Understanding your government will make you (1) less likely to be misled by agenda-driven politicians or media figures and (2) more likely to have a say in how government affects your life. The following concepts are among those covered in this book: the Rule of Law; checks and balances; separation of powers; types of laws; people's rights and the government's powers; the three branches of government and how they (are supposed to) function; influences on our government; ways that our government is broken; and ways that We the People can help fix it."--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Where your rights & duties come from -- Sources of federal government powers & limits -- Legislative branch: Congress & its agencies -- Executive branch: President & agencies -- Judicial branch: courts & agencies -- Outside influences on our government & corruption of the process -- Ways you can help influence & fix the government

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