Examining Political Systems (Library Binding)

In today's political landscape, young people are being confronted with diverse perspectives on political systems and major challenges to economic structures. As these new, or revived, ideological waves sweep global politics, the key to meaningful participation is being an informed citizen. Each book in this series presents readers with historical sources on political systems and structures, offering such primary sources as texts, photographs, and propaganda, for readers to evaluate and interpret. By understanding the principles of diverse political ideologies and how to decipher political jargon and propaganda, readers can participate meaningfully in the debates of our times. Features include: Includes historical sources, including reproductions of source texts with corresponding transcriptions. Fulfills important mandates of Civics dimension of the C3 Social Studies Framework, such as to "explain the origins, functions, and structure of different systems of government". Examines and dissects hotly debated systems, such as Iran and Saudi Arabia's distinct brands of theocracy or the Antifa's brand of anarchy.