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Student's Guide to the Presidency (Hardcover, Revised ed.)
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Student's Guide to the Presidency (Hardcover, Revised ed.)
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An indispensable reference for young researchers, specifically
designed for the classroom. Specifically written to engage high
school students, Student's Guide to the Presidency presents a
comprehensive overview of the history and ongoing evolution of the
American executive branch. This single-volume resource does not
require any prior knowledge of the presidency and covers topics
that meet national high school curriculum standards. The third
installment of the Student's Guide to the U.S Government series is
also appropriate for introductory American government college
classes. Teachers and students alike will want to use this resource
in preparation for exams and research papers. The text features
three main sections that present a uniquely integrated approach to
studying the U.S. presidency. Part One consists of three
informative essays addressing compelling topics on the presidency:
The Executive Branch: Behind the Scenes Since 1789 Power Trip? How
Presidents Have Increased the Power of the Office Is the U.S.
President the Most Powerful Leader in the World? Part Two is an
alphabetical section of key words and concepts spanning Adams,
John, to Wilson, Woodrow. The definitions are supplemented by
sidebars with biographies of decision makers, spotlights on
momentous events and key issues, legal milestones and scandals
regarding the presidency, and point/counterpoint coverage of
controversial issues. Recent entries include the 2008 election of
Barack Obama. Part Three complements the first two sections with a
generous selection of influential primary source material,
including inaugural addresses, constitutional amendments involving
the election of the president and presidential succession, and
political cartoons A crisp layout unites the text with illuminating
photos, maps, charts, tables, timelines, and humorous political
cartoons to provide a clear picture of the presidency.
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Imprint: |
CQ Press
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
March 2009 |
First published: |
February 2009 |
Editors: |
Bruce J Schulman
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Dimensions: |
211 x 277 x 23mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Hardcover - Cloth over boards
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Pages: |
401 |
Edition: |
Revised ed. |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-87289-555-3 |
Categories: |
Books >
Social sciences >
Politics & government >
General
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LSN: |
0-87289-555-6 |
Barcode: |
9780872895553 |
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