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Richard Haass argues that the very idea of citizenship must be revised and expanded if American democracy is to endure. The Bill of Rights is at the center of our Constitution, yet our most intractable conflicts often emerge from contrasting views as to what our rights ought to be. The ten obligations that Haass introduces here are proposals for healing our divisions and safeguarding the future of our country. Through a blend of civics, history, and political analysis, this book advocates for how Americans can rediscover and recover the attitudes and behaviors that have contributed so much to this country's success over the centuries.

"Offers a guide to real-world economics. Distilled from Sharma's quarter century traveling the world as a writer and investor, his rules challenge conventional textbook thinking on what matters--and what doesn't--for a strong economy. He shows why successful nations embrace robots and immigrants, prefer democratic leaders to autocrats, elect charismatic reformers over technocrats, and pay no mind to the debate about big versus small government. He explains why rising stock prices matter as much or more than food prices, which measure of debt is the best predictor of economic crises, and why no one number can accurately capture the value of a currency. He also demonstrates how a close reading of the Forbes billionaire lists can offer the clearest real-time warning of populist revolts against the wealthy. Reimagines economics as a practical art, giving general readers as well as political and business leaders a quick guide to the most important forces that shape a nation's future"--Provided by publisher.

A government is a group of people who provide rules and authority for the society they serve. Readers will learn that there are many different kinds of governments. Examples of governments around the world frame a discussion of why it is important that citizens have a say in who governs them and the decisions that get made. Activities encourage further discussion.

"... exposes readers to historical information regarding the formation of modern politics and democracy. From the early days of democracy in Athens, politics and government systems have undergone several changes up to the present moment. After the fall of the Roman Empire, most of Europe operated with a monarchical political system. Readerswill learn how modern politics and governments have been influenced by such systems as Communism and fascism."--Provided by publisher.

"A reevaluation of economics as a practical art form distills economics into ten succinct rules while discussing how to recognize political, economic, and social changes that affect everyday life"--OCLC.

An introduction to different types of governments around the world and how they function.

"Learn that there are many different kinds of governments. Examples of governments around the world frame a discussion of why it is important that citizens have a say in who governs them and the decisions that get made."--Amazon.