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It’s Even Worse Than It Looks, by Mann and Ornstein. Chronicles the recent breakdown of the American political system. Focuses on Congress, but discusses all three branches and their dysfunctions due to the advent of extreme partisanship and corruption. Details the sweeping effects of the recent Citizens United decision on the role of money in American politics.
I dislike politics but follow them as a matter of self-defense. There are shady lobbying groups, paid by big corporations, trying to destroy my livelihood nowadays, and this book explains (among other things) how they work and the loopholes they exploit. Worthwhile reading for any US citizen, no matter where you are on the political spectrum.