Politics for Dummies

Politics for Dummies

Whether you understand politics or not, it still affects your life in very real ways. But American politics can be confusing. What€s a caucus? How do primaries work? How can you sift through all the babble to get to the truth? <p><i>Politics For Dummies</i> offers all these answers and more. And it€s not just for political novices; even those with a firm understanding of politics can use this book to fill out their knowledge of the little complexities €“ from how the Electoral College works to campaign contribution limits. If you have little or no knowledge of politics, don€t worry. Most people need answers just like you do, that€s why this book helps you:</p> <ul> <li>Pick the candidate who best represents your views</li> <li>Donate time or money to a campaign</li> <li>Let your representatives know how you feel</li> <li>Run for office yourself</li> </ul> <p>This simple, friendly guide offers the kind of straight talk on politics you won€t get from a politician. It covers the nuts and bolts of the political process so you€ll have a working knowledge of the system. It shows you how to get involved at the grass-roots level and explains the rationale behind the two-party system. It helps you parse the propaganda to get at the truth and offers a complete explanation of presidential politics. <i>Politics For Dummies</i> covers these topics and many more:</p> <ul> <li>How public opinion polls work</li> <li>How money influences policy</li> <li>Why your opinion really does count</li> <li>How to donate to political campaigns and causes</li> <li>Contacting your representatives</li> <li>Politics on the Internet</li> <li>Choosing parties and candidates</li> <li>Lobbyists and special interest groups</li> <li> How candidates sell themselves</li> <li>How negative campaigning works</li> <li>What happened in the 2000 presidential election</li> </ul> <p>You€ll also find fun and helpful extras like famous political quotes, the ten things you should teach your children about politics, and voting requirements for every state. Democracy won€t work for if you don€t participate in it. So pick up <i>Politics For Dummies</i>, get informed, and get involved. Your country will thank you!</p>