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The complete idiot's guide to U.S. government and politics

by Franco Scardino

The governed must know their government.Understanding how our government functions and the political forces that influence it is vital for all Americans. As a comprehensive overview and history of the subject, this book is designed to help anyone interested in learning about our government and the origins of its complex inner workings, our political system, and key elements that have affected our growth as a nation— all while serving as the best supplementary reading a student can get.Author is an experienced Advanced Placement teacherStudents looking to take AP exams are a ready audience—along with citizenship applicants and CNN junkiesLarge renewable marketSuitable as supplemental reading for coursework

Chappie’s discussion starters

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  1. Which character stayed with you after you turned the last page, and why?
  2. Was there a moment where you disagreed with a character’s choice? What would you have done?
  3. What theme did this book keep circling back to — and did it earn its ending?
  4. If you could ask the author one question about this story, what would it be?
  5. Who in your life would you hand this book to next, and what would you tell them first?