Understanding the US Government: A Guide to Understanding American Government and Elections

Peter E. Tarlow, Stephen H. Vincent

Beschreibung

Understanding the U.S. Government: A Guide to Understanding American Government and Elections demystifies the complexities of the United States government, its election processes, and the concept of separation of powers. Written in a question-and-answer format, this book provides essential information for readers interested in American democracy at all levels. The authors compare various ideologies (capitalism, socialism, communism, and fascism) and other facets of U.S. politics that shape conversations about the U.S. Government and influence political policies, while also providing answers to historical questions about the American constitution and Declaration of Independence.The book answers questions on these topics:Maintaining personal relations amidst differing political viewsRights and responsibilities of American citizensCompeting political and economic philosophiesThe Ins-and-Outs of American democracyThe impact of the media on U.S. ElectionsThe American political party systemThe impact of lobbyists and monetary donations on political decisions and policiesHow U.S. elections workPractical tips for American votersThis book is an informative source of knowledge for anyone seeking a quick understanding of the workings of the U.S. government, the election process, and the intricate balance of political power in America.ReadershipGeneral readers and political science students interested in U.S. government and elections.

Verfügbar seit: 24.06.2024.

Drucklänge: 85 Seiten.

Geistes- & Sozialwissenschaften

Weitere Bücher, die Sie mögen werden

I Came to Cast Fire - An...

Fr. Elias Carr

The Catholic anthropologist René Girard (1923–2015) has emerged as one of the most important thinkers of the past century. His sweeping mimetic theory changed the landscape of both the social sciences and Christian theology. And with the rise of social media, political polarization, and globalized conflict, Girard’s ideas have only proven increasingly prophetic with every passing year. But where to begin with this “new Darwin of the human sciences”? His massive body of work remains daunting and disorienting, and secondary literature either academic in tone or limited in scope. General readers—if Girard shows up on their radar at all—face a high barrier of entry to understanding his theory and applying it to daily life.I Came to Cast Fire offers a timely solution: a comprehensive but accessible introduction to the thought of René Girard. In short and digestible chapters, Fr. Elias Carr takes readers through the basics of mimetic theory and how it plays out through history—from the violent origins of religion and culture to the radical revelation that unfolds in Christ—weaving in compelling personal anecdotes along the way. The perfect first step for those new to Girard, I Came to Cast Fire will not only inspire readers to see the world in a new light—the fire of the Paraclete proclaiming the innocence of the victim—but more importantly, to enter into it.

Zum Buch

When AI Rules the World - China...

Handel Jones

As China rises to true superpower status, the United States must take immediate action to catch up in AI capabilities—or facefall disastrously behind technologically, economically, and militarily. 
 
 
 
Over the past decade, China has quietly and methodically moved into a near-leadership position in artificial intelligence technologies on a global scale. Meanwhile, the United States has responded ineffectively, weighed down by politics, bureaucracy, and an absence of clear strategy. 
 
 
 
In the near future, wars will be fought not over land, but over data. Machines will quickly discover individualized treatments for diseases, and with the help of virtual reality, AI will inspect buildings that have not yet been built. With the rising interest in these technologies by both China and the US, who will emerge as the victor of this technological race? 
 
 
 
When AI Rules the World is an investigation and call to action into AI technologies for a nation that does not yet comprehend the full gravity of the AI revolution. The United States is losing the race for AI dominance, and the stakes couldn't be higher.

Zum Buch

Vlad the Impaler - Facts about...

Kelly Mass

Not too many people realize that the story of Dracula was based on a really sadistic ruler in Romania. Vlad the Impaler, or Vlad the Third, was a merciless despot who tried to make an example out of his opponents by impaling them and displaying them in public. He also enjoyed bathing in dead people’s blood and did some other gross, inhumane things. He was the terror of Eastern Europe for many years. 
What made this tyrant so effective at warfare, so vicious in his raids, and so brutal when he captured enemies? 
How was his relationship with the Pope in Rome? 
Which other conquerors were fighting him at the time? 
Why was there so much friction with the Ottoman Empire? 
Learn about this, as well as his background, his marriage, his death, and his legacy. Find out why vampire stories have been derived from this dictator, and why he has been listed as one of the evilest people in history.

Zum Buch

Screwed - Britain's Prison...

Ian Acheson

When Daniel Khalife escaped from Wandsworth in September 2023, the nation got a glimpse into the heart of the prison system, and what they saw there was chaos. This came as no surprise to Ian Acheson, who had spent years warning of the disasters to come.
Screwed is the inside story of the collapse of His Majesty's Prison Service, told by someone who had a front-row seat to it all. Acheson went from officer to Governor in less than a decade, and during that time he witnessed the uniformed organisation he was proud to serve crumble into lethal disarray. This uncompromisingly brutal account exposes the politics and operational decisions that have driven our prisons to a state where rats roam freely, prisoners are forced to use slop buckets, violence and intimidation are normalised and it is easier to get a bag of heroin than a bar of soap.

Concluding that the crisis is not unfixable, however, Acheson outlines a new corporate culture and mission that puts its faith in the officers who walk the landings every day: order restored, potential rescued, society safeguarded.

Zum Buch

Actionable Ethics (With a...

Daniel Natal

Actionable Ethics is part of a larger regimen of ethics training, for the company (but, more broadly-speaking, for life). What makes it different is the fact that it shares techniques gleaned from neuroscience on how to make moral behavior habitual. As Aristotle said, “Excellence is not an act, but a habit." Almost every other ethics book or course available addresses itself to the front of the brain (where executive function takes place). Actionable Ethics, by contrast, addresses itself to the back of the brain, where habit-formation occurs, to create positive behaviors, or, as Cicero put it thousands of years ago, a “second nature”. Go to actionableethics.com to find out more.

Zum Buch

Narcissistic Abuse Recovery -...

Janis Bryans

Lying, cheating, minimising, devaluing, humiliating, guilt-tripping, manipulating, triangulating, gaslighting, projection, covert and overt put-downs.
Do they sound familiar to you?
They apologised, but this time it will be different... or will they just get better at hiding what they are doing?
Will they ever change?
Narcissism is an overwhelming and confusing subject. But when you remove the mask, you see that it is basically a lie, told to those who are vulnerable and receptive.
Narcissistic abuse, by nature, is created to keep you trapped in a spiral based on shame. It doesn't just go away with awareness. Narcissism brings with it a set of paradigms, beliefs and behaviours that need to be rewired from within.
Have you ever asked yourself these questions?
◆ What are the different forms of narcissism?
◆ Is my partner a narcissist?
◆ Why do I keep attracting narcissistic personalities?
◆ Why do they make others feel so bad and what are their tactics?
◆ How can I protect myself from a narcissist?
◆ What happens in a narcissistic family?
◆ Why is it so hard to believe in myself and my future?
◆ What are the health problems associated with narcissistic abuse?
◆ How can I heal and finally find peace?
If you have ever asked yourself any of these questions, this book was written for you!
If you are still struggling with the effects of an abusive narcissistic relationship and tired of extreme pain and twisted mind games, do yourself a favour, take a deep breath, relax that knot in your stomach and take this book. It's the best gift you can give yourself!

Zum Buch