Emily Lewellen

The Dictionary of the United States Government (eBook, ePUB)

350 Terms and Phrases That Define Our Democracy

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Learn the language of government and politics! With clear, straightforward definitions and explanations, this book will help readers understand the form and function of the federal governmentfrom impeachment, pardon, and executive orders to bicameral legislature, filibuster, veto, and moregiving them a solid foundation for civic engagement. Become fluent in the language of government and understand the form and function of the US government with 350 clear, straightforward definitions and explanations that you need to participate in democracy. Understanding the federal government is not an easy job, and it's made even more complicated by the specific terminology. Even the most civic-minded people can struggle to understand the various aspects of government rules and processes. The Dictionary of the United States Government has the answers. Inside you'll find straightforward explanations of 350 government terms ranging from impeachment, pardon, and executive orders to bicameral legislature, filibuster, veto, and more. This quick, easy-to-use glossary teaches you what the terms mean, how the concept works, and how it's used. Read through the chapters for a solid primer in government and refer back to specific definitions as needed when you need a refresher. The Dictionary of the United States Government includes all the information you need to understand your government!

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Simon + Schuster LLC
• Seitenzahl: 208
• Erscheinungstermin: 19. Mai 2026
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781507226490
• Artikelnr.: 75711061

Autorenporträt

Emily Lewellen was born and raised in Northern California. She earned her BS in education in history and MA in history from Northern Arizona University. She has more than a decade of experience teaching United States history, United States government, AP government and politics, and AP United States history. In 2021, Emily was awarded Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History Teacher of the Year for the State of Indiana. She lives with her family in Indiana.