Product Description: In 1748, the appearance of Montesquieu's The Spirit of Laws introduced key ideas to political thought-ones that shaped the minds and writings of the American Founding Fathers. In his comparison of various forms of government, the French philosopher decried abuses of power, slavery, and intolerance, advocating instead for the separation of powers, the value of human dignity, and rule through honor rather than fear...read more

Product Description: There are many nations in the world, and each one has been shaped by a unique history and culture. As a result, these different countries have all developed their own individual forms of government. Readers will learn how the United States government is structured and compare it to the governments of other countries...read more

A basic introduction to the concepts of government and law discusses diverse facets of federal, state, and local government and explains the operation of the federal government and the functions of laws, taxes, elections, and defense