Genovese M.A., Han L.C. Encyclopedia of American Government and Civics

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Facts on File, 2008. - 1162 Pages.

Designed to meet the needs of high school and college students as well as members of the general public seeking clear explanations of basic govement and political topics, "Encyclopedia of American Govement and Civics" is a comprehensive resource that is divided into nine sections containing more than 400 essay-length entries. Articles in this new three-volume encyclopedia address not only basic subjects covered in American govement - from the Bill of Rights through voting processes - but a wide range of contemporary issues as well, such as abortion, capital punishment, and Social Security.The coverage includes: lobbying; municipal govement; nationalization; North American Free Trade; Agreement; opinion polls; right to privacy; senate; social security; State of the Union; and town meeting.

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