Did you know that you only get TWO chances to pass the naturalization test?If you fail both attempts, you'll have to start the whole process all over again - and you may not attain the U.S. Citizenship and passport you've been dreaming of.That's why it's so important that you pass the civics test, first time round.In this book, we've written the most recent 100 questions & answers to the civics test. You can be sure that these are up to date, so you...

Did you know that you only get two chances to pass your naturalization test?If you fail both attempts, you’ll have to start the whole process all over again – and you may not attain the U.S. Citizenship and life you’ve been dreaming of.That’s why it’s so important that you pass the civics test, first time round.In this audiobook, we’ve narrated the most recent 100 questions & answers to the civics test. You can be sure that these are up to date, so ...

A sitting justice reflects upon the authority of the Supreme Court—how that authority was gained and how measures to restructure the Court could undermine both the Court and the constitutional system of checks and balances that depends on it.A growing chorus of officials and commentators argues that the Supreme Court has become too political. On this view the confirmation process is just an exercise in partisan agenda-setting, and the jurists are no more than “poli...

In this compelling block-buster guide discover hard-hitting facts about American History, The 22nd Amendment, The Bill of Rights, The Boston Tea Party, The Civil War, The Cold War, The Declaration of Independence and more.

As we move closer to a presidential election we often start to pay closer attention to the act of electing a president - the primaries and caucuses and then the electoral college.But how did we come to this point? What is the constitutional background of the Executive Branch? What did the founders consider when they put this into place over two hundred years ago, and what were they trying to avoid?This short book looks at this constitutional background and explains it in te...

If you are confused about what the Electoral College is, or how it works, this little book is for you. Catherine answers:When was the Electoral College instituted and why?How many electors are there? How are they divided?What is the difference between a Democracy and a Republic?What is the difference between a plurality and a majority?

Give kids everything they need to know about how American democracy works with this easy-to-read guide to our government!Perfect for curious kids, classrooms, and homeschool curriculum, this book features:Simple, kid-friendly languageClear explanations of the three branches of governmentIllustrations that help bring the text to lifeAdditional resources like a glossary, recaps, and more!...

"U.S. Political Parties" by Deborah O'Toole is a non-partisan essay about political parties in the United States, including the history of Democrats and Republicans and other political parties, facts about the Electoral College, related trivia, presidential quotes, resources and links for further study.

Hear ye, hear ye! Get ready to learn all about the most powerful court in the United States.Ever since it was established in 1789, the United States Supreme Court has had a major impact on the lives of all Americans. Some of its landmark decisions have helped end segregation, protected a person’s privacy, and allowed people to marry whomever they love.Best-selling author, former executive editor of The New York Times, and self-confessed political j...

Inez Milholland sat on her white horse under the overcast sky, looking at the scene before her. It was almost impossible for her to have imagined that something as wonderful as this should be happening in front of her very eyes. Here she was, a female lawyer in Washington D.C., and it was the day before the Presidential Inauguration. Together with her there were over 5,000 women who had come from far and wide to show their support for her cause. The date was March 3, and Inez Milholland w...

Judicial activism in the U.S. occurs when a few Supreme Court judges decide public policy issues, which normally deal with rights. However, it would be better for the people to decide such issues through their elected representatives. This book proposes a way to remove judicial activism, by returning to an original view of the founding fathers that preferred legislative oversight of rights issues.

By what authority does your government govern you? Do they have your explicit consent? Did they ask for your permission? And why is it that our paid employees, the politicians, tell us what the rules are? Don't we own and pay for the government to exist? For hundreds of years people have explored the relationship between government and the People - here is a new look at this critical issue.Perhaps there is a better way for us to govern our societies. Perhaps its time we wrote our ow...