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by Transnational Institute
Language: English
Release Date: February 17, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: February 17, 2016
TNI's fifth annual State of Power 2016 report explores the intersect of power and democracy. Featuring prominent activists and academics, its essays feature the long battle between economic power and popular democracy, expose the different powers seeking to undermine democracy today, and tell...
by Elaine Scarry
Language: English
Release Date: April 2, 2010
Language: English
Release Date: April 2, 2010
A passionate call for citizen action to uphold the rule of law when government does not.
This book is a passionate call for citizen action to uphold the rule of law when government does not. Arguing that post-9/11 legislation and foreign policy severed the executive branch from the will of...
by Anthony Anamgba
Language: English
Release Date: March 12, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: March 12, 2017
Federalism is a system in which powers are distributed between the central authority known as the Federal Government and the component units known as states or regions.
It is in this lucid manner that this book will teach you federalism in Nigeria.
It clearly traces the origin of federal...
by Anthony Anamgba
Language: English
Release Date: March 25, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: March 25, 2017
Constitution is a body of laws which states the functions of the organs of government and the rights and duties of the leaders and the led.
It is in this lucid manner that this book will teach you constitution.
It clearly explains the sources of constitution like the written laws, statutes,...
Election Articles
An Exhaustive Look at Political Articles, Political News, Articles On The Presidential Election, Political Events, And Government Articles
Language: English
Release Date: July 21, 2013
In this compelling block-buster guide you will take an irresistible look into the world of election articles, political articles, political news, articles on the presidential election, political events, and government articles.
by Frans Becker, Menno Hurenkamp
Language: English
Release Date: February 18, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: February 18, 2013
Nearly every recent poll finds that most voters agree with views historically labeled as liberal: a hike in the minimum wage, government-mandated health insurance for every American, stronger gun control laws, broader sex education programs, laws that would make it easier for unions to organize, and...
Common Sense for the Common Good
Libertarianism as the End of Two-Party Tyranny
Language: English
Release Date: September 27, 2016
With the contentious 2016 U.S. presidential election cycle spinning into its final phases, only one thing seems clear: the American people are less than satisfied with the two major political parties’ candidates.
Gary Johnson, Libertarian Party candidate for president and former two-term...
by Universal Politics
Language: English
Release Date: April 15, 2019
Language: English
Release Date: April 15, 2019
This ebook will serve as an excellent introduction or refresher on the United States civics. It discusses the bill of rights, constitution, articles of confederation and the concept of citizenship. The use of age appropriate words as well as engaging visuals make this ebook one of the best resources there is for kids age 10. Grab a copy today.
by Darcy Frisina
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2008
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2008
Become a voting expert with a clear understanding of the election process. Our resource breaks down the differences between a presidential, parliamentary and dictatorship government. Travel back to ancient times to experience the first voting system. Explore the concept of a democratic government...
When Money Speaks
The McCutcheon Decision, Campaign Finance Laws, and the First Amendment
Language: English
Release Date: April 3, 2014
“A brilliant discussion of campaign finance in America…a must for all who care about the American political system.” —Erwin Chemerinsky
“Thorough, dispassionate, and immensely readable.” —Floyd Abrams
On April 2, 2014, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down aggregate limits...
Think Tanks and Foreign Policy
The Foreign Policy Research Institute and Presidential Politics
Language: English
Release Date: May 10, 2010
Think tanks have become increasingly important in American politics foreign policy. In the last thirty years think tanks have emerged as major actors on the political stage, comparable in influence to large interest groups, political parties, and government agencies. In the same time span these think...
The Palace of Crystal
a world without war
Language: English
Release Date: October 5, 2007
War has blighted the secjurity and happiness of humanity from time immemorial, but when two hundred years ago the colonies of North America broke away from British rule and established the United States, it was seen as a hopeful promise for the peoples of the world. A new democracy had been launched...
A Richer Heritage
Historic Preservation in the Twenty-First Century
Language: English
Release Date: December 4, 2003
Surveying the past, present, and future of historic preservation in America, this book features fifteen essays by some of the most important voices in the field. A Richer Heritage will be an essential, thought-provoking guide for professionals as well as administrators, volunteers, and policy makers...
by Kyle W. Bell
Language: English
Release Date: December 16, 2010
Language: English
Release Date: December 16, 2010
The current debate over immigration policy in the United States divides political parties and individuals alike. Both sides would agree that the immigration system is broken. Evidence of this systematic failure is glaring: there are twelve million undocumented immigrants living in the United States,...