Politics in America: A Guide to the Two-Party System

This book is designed to enlighten novice and undecided voters about politics in America. To start with it describes the types of people who make up the two major political parties. Liberal to conservative democrats and libertarians to social conservatives are covered . Next it discusses the parties respective histories ranging from 1800 to the present day. Then it explains the ideologies of each from social issues to economics to the environment. This is followed by a summary of various landmark Congressional legislation. Next it provides terse commentary on issue relevant to a given election from taxes to abortion to national security. Lastly it summarizes concept every voter should understand before casting their ballot on Election Day.