Get up to speed on the U.S. political system
Confused by caucuses, primaries, and pollsters? Puzzled by the various parties and special interest groups? Politics For Dummies has everything you need to understand local, state, and national politics; how to communicate with your elected officials; and what your representatives can do for you.
You’ll find out all about lobbying groups, sub-committees, the government branches, and how elections work. Also included is new information on how to use online tools and social media to find out what legislation is on the floor, what issues are before the Supreme Court, and when congress and the Supreme Court are in session.
Understand the United States political system Learn more about the three branches of U.S. government Discover the differences in federal, state, and local operations Get need-to-know information for involvement
This book cuts through the political jargon and provides clear, up-to-date details about everything from legislation to polls to presidential elections in the United States—and explains how you can become a political player yourself.
By:
Ann M. DeLaney
Imprint: Wiley
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: 3rd Edition
Dimensions:
Height: 302mm,
Width: 185mm,
Spine: 23mm
Weight: 522g
ISBN: 9781119652953
ISBN 10: 1119652952
Pages: 384
Publication Date: 13 December 2019
Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Introduction 1 Part 1: Politics and You 7 Chapter 1: It’s Politics, Baby! 9 Chapter 2: The Money-versus-Vote Analysis 19 Part 2: Making Your Voice Heard 29 Chapter 3: Be a Part of the Solution — Vote! 31 Chapter 4: Contributing Your Time or Money 43 Chapter 5: Telling Politicians What’s on Your Mind 55 Part 3: Politics is a Team Sport 67 Chapter 6: Partying with Politics 69 Chapter 7: Taking Sides 91 Chapter 8: Joining a Special Interest Group 103 Chapter 9: Getting Political Online 121 Part 4: It’s All Marketing 131 Chapter 10: Harry Handler Meets Carly Candidate 133 Chapter 11: Selling the Candidates, Warts and All 149 Chapter 12: Truth in Advertising 163 Chapter 13: Casting That Vote! 181 Part 5: Let the Campaigns Begin 189 Chapter 14: Who Says Talk Is Cheap? (Where Your Contribution Goes) 191 Chapter 15: For Whom the Campaign Polls 205 Chapter 16: Dodging the Issues: What You Can Do 215 Chapter 17: Campaigning for Your Vote 225 Chapter 18: Negative Campaigning: The Dark Side of Politics 235 Chapter 19: The Money Thing: Is Reform Possible? 253 Part 6: Presidential Politics 263 Chapter 20: Throwing Their Hats in the Ring 265 Chapter 21: Getting the Party Started: National Party Conventions 277 Chapter 22: The Electoral College and the 2000 and 2016 Presidential Elections 285 Chapter 23: Filling Some Really Big Shoes: Electing a President 295 Part 7: The Part of Tens 311 Chapter 24: The Ten Commandments of Modern Politics 313 Chapter 25: Ten Things to Teach Your Children About Politics 317 Chapter 26: Ten Common Political Mistakes 323 Chapter 27: Ten (or so) Quotable Quotes 327 Appendix: State ID Voting Requirements 331 Index 353
Ann M. DeLaney is currently a Standing Trustee in Chapter 13 Bankruptcy for the Southern District of Indiana. She was the first woman to serve as Chair of a major political party in Indiana and the first woman nominated by a major party as a candidate for Indiana Lieutenant Governor. She has been a delegate to state and national party conventions.
