Elections, Conventions, The Presidency, Congress, and Supreme Court Explained

Democracy. It has its ups and downs but it is here to stay. The United States prides herself on being a successful democracy, a beacon of freedom to the entire world. But even American democracy can be... messy, sometimes. With all the voices and commentaries around us, making sense of the American democratic tradition may seem overwhelming. This collection of books will help. With these Quick and Dirty Guides, you will be that much closer to sifting through the noise being an informed citizen. They are non-partisan and honest (if a bit cynical); just the kind of balanced information you're looking for. This collection includes Volumes 1 - 4 of the The Quick and Dirty Guide to Our Messy Democracy and focuses on these topics: 1.Primaries, Caucuses, and Political Conventions 2.Electing the President 3.Electing and Understanding Congress 4.The Supreme Court ...all in one convenient and straight to the point collection! You don't need hundreds of pages to be able to talk authoritatively about our system of government, right now you just need The Quick and Dirty.