Encyclopedia of American Government and Civics

Encyclopedia of American Government and Civics by Michael A. Genovese. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9780816066162.

Designed to meet the needs of high school and college students as well as members of the general public seeking clear explanations of basic government and political topics, Encyclopedia of American Government and Civics is a comprehensive resource that is divided into nine sections containing more than 400 essay-length entries. Articles in this three-volume encyclopedia address not only basic subjects covered in American government from the Bill of Rights through voting processes but a wide range of contemporary issues as well, such as abortion, capital punishment, and Social Security. Coverage includes: Articles of Confederation Bill of Rights Capital punishment Citizenship Democracy Education policy Electoral college Free enterprise Freedom of speech Globalization Home rule House of Representatives Impeachment Judicial review Lobbying Municipal government Nationalization North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) Opinion polls Right to privacy Senate Social Security State of the Union Town meeting.