{"product_id":"united-states-civics-a-quick-read-paperback","title":"United States Civics: A Quick Read - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eBrooke Bonham\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eAllison Bonham\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eAcademic Links\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"United States Civics: A Quick Read\" is an accessible guide offering a comprehensive overview of the foundations, development, institutions, rights, and responsibilities of the American political system. Designed for easy understanding, this book presents a series of concise articles covering key topics in United States civics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDelve into the philosophical underpinnings of the U.S. political system, exploring the influences of ancient Athens and the Roman Republic, as well as the Enlightenment ideals of thinkers like Charles de Montesquieu, Thomas Hobbes, John Locke, and Jean-Jacques Rousseau. Compare and contrast the political philosophies of Hobbes and Locke, and examine British and indigenous influences on colonial America, including the Magna Carta and the Iroquois Confederacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFollow the development of the U.S. government from its roots in addressing issues of power and freedom, through the events leading to the American Revolution and the formation of the Constitution. Learn about the structure and functions of the three branches of government, the electoral process, and the rights and responsibilities of citizens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore landmark Supreme Court cases, such as Marbury v. Madison and Brown v. Board of Education, and examine the crucial role of freedom of the press in maintaining a democratic society, with insights into evaluating information and understanding media literacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"United States Civics: A Quick Read\" is an indispensable resource for anyone seeking a clear understanding of the American political system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 202\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.43 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 12, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48875301699833,"sku":"9798884659155","price":13.48,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/b7iM9OB68s9798884659155.webp?v=1787333758","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/united-states-civics-a-quick-read-paperback","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}