Handbook to American Democracy, 4-Volume Set

From the roots of our political system in ancient Greece, to the writings of Enlightenment thinkers, to the principles outlined in the Declaration of Independence, America's representative democracy has emerged as a distinct and much debated form of government. In order to best understand this system, it is necessary to comprehend its philosophical roots, historical evolution, and present structure and behavior. Designed to meet the needs of high school and college students as well as anyone see