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Abstract

Title page -- Copyright page -- Contents -- About the Author -- About Research & Education Association -- Acknowledgments -- Chapter 1 Passing the CLEP American Government Exam -- Getting Started -- The REA Study Center -- An Overview of the Exam -- All About the CLEP Program -- Options for Military Personnel and Veterans -- SSD Accommodations for Candidates with Disabilities -- 6 -Week Study Plan -- Test-Taking Tips -- The Day of the Exam -- Chapter 2 Background to American Government -- What Democracy Means -- Theories of Democracy -- Historical Background of the Constitution -- Philosophical Background of the Constitution -- Beginnings of a National Government -- Ratification of the Constitution -- Alteration of the Constitution -- Chapter 3 Political Parties and Voting Patterns -- The Role and Nature of Third Parties -- The Major Third Parties -- Benefits of a Two-Party System -- Dissension Within Parties -- Campaign Finance -- What Party Identity Means -- How Candidates Are Selected -- Who Votes-and Why -- The Electoral College Vote -- Chapter 4 Congress: Powers and Organization -- Congress and the Unwritten Constitution -- Stated Powers of Congress -- How Legislation Works -- Election of Members of Congress -- Apportionment of House Seats -- Organization of the House and Power of Impeachment -- Organization of the Senate -- Chapter 5 Congress: Rules and Operations -- Congressional Rules and Committees -- Lobbyists and Discipline -- Forms of Discipline -- Operations of Congress -- Types of Taxes -- Collection of Taxes and Payment of Debt -- Powers Congress Does Not Have -- Chapter 6 The Presidency -- Presidential Power and Responsibility -- Additional Presidential Powers -- The Executive Branch of Government -- Response to Crises -- Presidents and Public Approval -- The Vice President's Duties -- The First Lady's Role