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A More Perfect Union
- An Introduction to American Government and Politics
- Narrated by: Corey Snow
- Length: 14 hrs and 49 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Release date: 09-22-14
- Language: English
- Publisher: Line-in Publishing
Regular price: $24.95
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Publisher's Summary
A More Perfect Union is a college level introductory audio textbook for American Government, Political Science, and American History courses. Materials cover the history and philosophy of government and their influence on the Founding Fathers. It traces the development of the American Republican Democratic system of government from colonial times to today, and explains the components of the federal government. Topics include the founding, federalism, civil liberties and civil rights, Congress, the Presidency, federal bureaucracy, the judiciary, public opinion and political socialization, political parties, elections and voting, campaigns, the media and the press, interest groups, social policy, economic policy, and foreign and defense policy. Each chapter begins with an introduction that serves to guide the student in the reading and ends with a summary of the most important points. Study question and answer guide, keywords, and several appendices are also included in order to reinforce the material and acquaint the student with primary sources. Hyperlinks are provided to the glossary, and footnotes.
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What made the experience of listening to A More Perfect Union the most enjoyable?
The book cut to the point on many topics and gave me the necessary information to pass my exam.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
Definitely not a book to listen to in one sitting
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