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Painless American Government, Second Edition
Paperback
Series: Barron's Painless
General United States HistoryUnited States Politics
Publisher Price: $16.99
ISBN13: 9781506288260
Publisher: Barrons Educational Services
Published: Aug 1 2023
Pages: 272
Weight: 0.55
Height: 0.50 Width: 5.90 Depth: 8.90
Language: English
An essential resource for:
- Virtual learning
- Homeschool
- Learning pods
- Supplementing classes/in-person learning
Inside you'll find:
- Clear explanations for all topics, including the U.S. Constitution, civil liberties and civil rights, the branches of government, how public policy is shaped, and much more
- Painless tips, common misconceptions to avoid, and informative sidebars
- Brain Tickler quizzes throughout each chapter to test your progress
- Easy-to-follow definitions of all key terms and concepts to know when studying the basics of American government and politics
- Advice for staying informed about American government and ways to get involved in local and national government
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