Discusses the mission of the United States armed forces, provides background information on the different branches of the military services, their recruitment and training, and describes how future military conflicts might be fought.
Primary source documents, biographical sketches, easy-to-understand graphs and charts, time lines, and a glossary help describe the link between political parties, interest groups, and the media in the United States.
An introduction to the presidency that explains what the president's job is at home and abroad, in times of peace and war, and discusses the history of the presidency, what it takes to get elected president, the transfer of power from one president to the next, and life in the White House.
Discusses the United States Constitution, including how it was written, how it became law, and the historical context of its content. Includes the text of the original seven articles of the document.
Primary source documents, biographical sketches, easy-to-understand charts and graphs, time lines, and glossaries help describe the structure and responsibilities of the Executive Branch of the United States government.
A color-illustrated overview of the U.S. Congress that covers its creation, its parts, how bills become law, and famous legislation and congressional inquiries. Also includes reference tables, a time line, a glossary, and a further-reading list.
