American Civics and Government provides the framework students need for a strong understanding of the government of the United States.

Accessible, authoritative, and entertaining in the signature style of theComplete Idiot'sGuide® series, The Complete Idiot's Guide® to U.S. Government and Politicsprovides a wonderful foundation of knowledge about the way our country's system of government works. Understanding how our government functions and the political forces that influence it is vital for all Americans. At the high school level, U.S. government, the class formerly called civics, has evolved to become a focus of the Advanced Placement test. In 2007, the AP U.S. government and politics exam was the most widely taken test among high school students on a college track, with over 333,562 students sitting for the 3.5-hour exam. Several strictly test prep books help students prepare for this exam. However, they're limited to the key points covered by the exam and don't afford much information outside the strict curriculum. The Complete Idiot's Guide® to U.S. Government and Politics gives the reader much more. As a comprehensive overview and history of the subject, this book is designed to help anyone interested in learning about our government and the origins of its complex inner workings, our political system, and key elements that have affected our growth as a nation-all while serving as a the best supplementary reading a student can get to help them prepare for the AP exam.

"Learn About the United States" is intended to help permanent residents gain a deeper understanding of U.S. history and government as they prepare to become citizens. The product presents 96 short lessons, based on the sample questions from which the civics portion of the naturalization test is drawn. An audio CD that allows students to listen to the questions, answers, and civics lessons read aloud is also included. For immigrants preparing to naturalize, the chance to learn more about the history and government of the United States will make their journey toward citizenship a more meaningful one.

This high-impact program offers students a strong introduction to government, citizenship, and the American economic and legal systems. An accessible narrative and compelling design work hand-in-hand with interactive technology, study guides, and activity-based resources to motivate students to actively participate in government. Expanded economics coverage, research-based reading instruction, and new chapter assessment tools ensure content mastery for all students. Custom book written especially for Virginia Test preparation and AYP monitoring resources to get students ready for the SOLs Focus on 21st Century Skills to help your students prepare for success today and tomorrow Activities and resources, like the Citizenship Activity Pack, designed to help students become engaged 21st Century citizens

American Civics and Government provides the framework students need for a strong understanding of the government of the United States.

This book will take you inside the bureaucracy running America and help you understand it.