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"Covers the major political developments that have shaped the American government today.

Chronicles how the backlash against refugees and immigrants has reshaped the political landscape since the election of Donald Trump.

The author, an African American police officer for nearly three decades, discusses racism and corruption in America's law enforcement community.

Presents the argument that since the passage of the Thirteenth Amendment, when African Americans make advances toward full participation in our democracy, white reaction feeds deliberate and relentless rollback of their progress.

Chronicles the history of the Western nations and discusses how Western civilization was discovered, the major events that shaped its history, and the challenges that it will face in the twenty-first century.

"Examines the history and evolution of dictatorship as a political system"--Provided by publisher.

"Examines the history and evolution of government systems, including theocracies, authoritarianism, absolute monarchies, and democracies"--Provided by publisher.

"Examines the history and evolution of oligarchy as a political system, as well as the role of money in politics today"--Provided by publisher.

"... historian Alfred W. McCoy explores America's rise as a world power--from the 1890s through the Cold War--and its bid to extend its hegemony deep into the twenty-first century through a fusion of cyberwar, space warfare, trade pacts, and military alliances.

Provides an introduction to the Bill of Rights, looks at other civil and political rights, and discusses citizens' responsibilities.

"In this book, readers will learn how local government is organized.

Supreme Court decisions have impacted many parts of American life throughout the country's history, and understanding these decisions helps readers become more informed citizens.

A book for young readers about the life of Thomas Paine and the impact of his most famous work, Common Sense.

Readers learn about freedoms and responsibilities as they are presented with useful facts about U.

Readers learn about how the president gets elected, their various roles, the power they have and how that is balanced with other branches of government, and controversies and hardships a president may face during their time in office.