# Manual for the USA 2nd Ed. — Stay informed!

> Comprehensive U.S. government, history, and election reference for iPad. (iPhone/iPad app by Clint Bagwell Consulting.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manual-for-the-usa-2nd-ed/id515761924 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Clint Bagwell Consulting](https://appshunter.io/developer/282796386)
- Category: Reference, Education
- Price: $2.99 (on sale, was $5.99)
- Rating: 2.50/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 12 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 17.5 · 111 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-04-07
- Data updated: 2026-07-06
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manual-for-the-usa-2nd-ed/id515761924/reviews.md

## What is Manual for the USA 2nd Ed.?

We followed up the popular Manual for the United States of America app with a Second Edition, redesigned for the next generation of the iPad. Along with the documents and presidential/state facts found in the original version, we have added more visual and timely information presented with higher resolution images. New features include contact information for government officials, an interactive historical map, and an Election Center. We encourage you to explore different areas of the app to find special sections about the flag, the founding fathers, and important government buildings.

BRANCHES OF GOVERNMENT:
Find facts and bios of Presidents, contact information for Senators and Representatives, bios of current Supreme Court Justices, information about current cabinet positions, and landmark Supreme Court cases.

ELECTION CENTER:
Track election results for Presidential, Congressional, and Gubernatorial races. Search elections by name, state, and district and view up to date information at a glance using our charts and maps.

DOCUMENTS:
Read the following documents with notes: Declaration of Independence, Constitution, Articles of Confederation, Federalist Papers, Anti-Federalist Papers, Washington's Farewell Address, Emancipation Proclamation, Gettysburg Address, Lincoln's 2nd Inaugural Address, Civil Rights Act, and more.

Special sections about the Constitution and Declaration of Independence include images of the original documents, paintings depicting their signing, and biographies of the original signers.

STATE INFO:
Use our interactive map to see how state and national boundaries have changed over time from the end of the Revolutionary War to the present. Get facts about states, territories, and the design of their flags.

INFLUENTIAL WRITING:
Explore ideologies that influenced the nation's founding with writing from Thomas Paine, Adam Smith, David Hume, and John Locke, Thomas Jefferson, and John Adams. A special section highlights Patrick Henry and his passionate plea for independence from Great Britain.

USA Manual Express is available (separately) for iPhone and iPod Touch on the App Store.

## Key features

- Presidential facts and bios
- Contact information for officials
- Interactive historical map
- Election tracking and results
- Full text of founding documents
- State facts and flag designs

## Recent user reviews (10 of 12)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manual-for-the-usa-2nd-ed/id515761924/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Format

*2025-01-20*

Info still good but new format not so!

### 1/5 — Wrecked by recent update

*2024-07-29*

I’ve used USA Manual frequently, although mostly to refer to national documents and COPY portions of them.  The latest update has REMOVED the ability to SELECT AND COPY TEXT.  This makes the Manual USELESS as a tool for carrying on discussions of politics.

The 1 star rating is because of this. The redesign of menus is unexciting but practical.  The inability to work with the texts is a killer.

### 2/5 — CNN

*2017-02-24*

Quit propagating fake news by using CNN and I might score 4 stars.

### 5/5 — Brilliant Resource

*2014-08-03*

As a foreigner, interested in the US political system, this app could have been written for me!
It is clear, concise, has great depth, and easy UI.
As an app that requires "tending" to remain relevant, the developer maintains currency, as well as keeping data for previous election cycles.
I tend not to write reviews for apps that fall in the 80th percentile; what do you want, you've got my money or ad-revenue?  I do write for particularly good or bad apps; this falls into the former category.  A brilliant app.

### 5/5 — Great app

*2013-04-02*

Great app, loads of info.  Only problem is a lack of bookmarks to quickly return to where I left off reading the documents and books.

### 5/5 — Masterpeice!

*2013-02-11*

The BEST app I have seen and truly a Masterpiece!!!II   Beautiful layout and an amazing amount of information!!!!! Can't say enough about this political and historical app.  Runs so smoothly!!  I look forward to seeing future updates and information!  Thank you!!

### 5/5 — Essential

*2012-12-27*

Excellent app! It is simply and beautifully laid out and works well in operation. The app is perfectly named as a quick and reliable resource for all of those interested in the history and functioning of our great democracy.

### 5/5 — Must-have app

*2012-12-22*

This app is a masterpiece. If you are a history buff or political junky like me, this app is an absolute must-have.

### 4/5 — Viewing

*2012-11-24*

I think the presentation and layout is great. The only problem is what I commonly see in other applications in both portrait and landscape mode. The problem is being unable to scroll normally to the bottom of viewable text without the text screen bouncing back up a number of lines taking the desired text out of view. The only work around is to drag the text field up long enough to view the remaining text long enough to read it, hopefully without having it slip down out of sight. As stated this happens in both modes.

### 5/5 — 2nd manual of the us

*2012-09-02*

This is a great resource. Best I have ever seen. Every person in the country should have this app.

## Frequently asked questions about Manual for the USA 2nd Ed.

### What is the price of USA Manual 2nd Ed.?

USA Manual 2nd Ed. is a paid app priced at $5.99. This is a one-time purchase and does not involve any recurring subscription fees.

### Does USA Manual 2nd Ed. have ads?

No, USA Manual 2nd Ed. does not contain advertisements. It is a completely ad-free experience for users.

### What devices is USA Manual 2nd Ed. compatible with?

USA Manual 2nd Ed. is specifically designed for and supported on iPads. It is not available for iPhone or iPod Touch, though a separate app, USA Manual Express, exists for those devices.

### How often is USA Manual 2nd Ed. updated?

The app was last updated on February 13, 2025, indicating recent development and maintenance. The latest version is 1.3.3.

### What is the age rating for USA Manual 2nd Ed.?

USA Manual 2nd Ed. has an age rating of 9+. This suggests the content is suitable for users aged 9 and above.

### What kind of historical documents are included in USA Manual 2nd Ed.?

The app includes key documents such as the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, the Articles of Confederation, Federalist Papers, and Washington's Farewell Address, among others. It also provides notes and images of the original documents.

### Can I find contact information for government officials in USA Manual 2nd Ed.?

Yes, USA Manual 2nd Ed. provides contact information for Senators and Representatives. It also includes bios of current Supreme Court Justices and cabinet positions.

### What is the user sentiment for USA Manual 2nd Ed. based on ratings?

Based on the provided data, USA Manual 2nd Ed. has a rating of 2.5 stars from 4 ratings. This indicates a mixed to negative user sentiment.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.3.3 — 2025-02-13

Bug fixes for viewing some content in landscape mode

### 1.3.2 — 2025-01-27

Bug fixes and improvements

### 1.3.1 — 2024-08-26

Now displays results for Maine and Nebraska districts separately on Presidential Election maps.

### 1.3 — 2024-07-27

Redesigned to improve support for the current operating system.

### 1.2.11 — 2021-12-08

Additional bug fixes

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