The Daily Show with Jon Stewart Presents America (The Book): A Citizen's Guide to Democracy Inaction

Jon Stewart, host of the Emmy and Peabody Award-winning The Daily Show, and his coterie of patriots, deliver a hilarious look at American government. American-style democracy is the world's most beloved form of government, which explains why so many other nations are eager for us to impose it on them. But what is American democracy? In AMERICA (THE BOOK), Jon Stewart and The Daily Show writing staff offer their insights into our unique system of government, dissecting its institutions, explaining its history and processes, and exploring the reasons why concepts like one man, one vote, government by the people, and every vote counts have become such popular urban myths. Topics include: Ancient Rome: The First Republicans; The Founding Fathers: Young, Gifted, and White; The Media: Can it Be Stopped?; and more! Study guide Democracy before America Founding of America President, king of Democracy Congress, quagmire of freedom Judicial branch, it rules Campaigns and elections, America changes the sheets Media, democracy's valiant vulgarians Future of democracy, four score and seven years from now Rest of the world, international house of horrors. The host of the award-winning humorous news program offers tongue-in- cheek insight into American democracy with coverage of such topics as the republican qualities of ancient Rome, the antics of our nation's founders, and the ludicrous nature of today's media. Daily Show,Jon Stewart,Comedy Central,America The Book Political Satire