Includes index

History in the making : the founding of the American government -- The anatomy of the American government -- Democracy in action : elections & voting -- The president and administration leadership -- American government made local.

History In The Making: The Founding Of The American Government - The Enlightenment: A New Way of Thinking - The Thirteen Colonies - Resentment & Rebellion - The American Revolution: What Was It About? - Putting Will to the Quill: The Declaration of Independence - The Revolutionary War: The Fight for Independence - Transitional Government: The Articles of Confederation - Federalists vs. Anti-Federalists - We the People: The First Six Articles of the Constitution - The Race to Ratification - Amendments to the Constitution - Four Cornerstone Freedoms - A Brief History of the Separation of Church & State --- The Anatomy of the American Government - The Three Branches - Checks & Balances: A New System for a New Country - All About the Senate - All About the House - Building a Law in Ten Steps - The Supreme Court: History and Powers - Did You Know?: Facts About Federal & State Courts - The Office of the President --- Democracy In Action: Elections & Voting Ten Facts About Voting - Six Must-Knows About Campaigns & Elections - A Brief History of the Democratic Party - A Brief History of the Republican Party - Ten Facts on Third Parties & Independents - Red States, Blue States, Swing States - What to Expect on Election Day - The Truth About Term Limits - Presidential Nominations Elections - The Electoral College Explained - Winning the Electoral College but Losing the Popular Vote --- The President And Administration Leadership - Presidential Transitions: Eight Things to Know - The Inauguration: A Timeline - The Vice President: Duties Selection - Next in Line: Presidential Succession at a Glance - All in a Day's Work - The Cabinet: What It Does and Who's in It - The First Lady - Impeachment: What? Why? When? How? - Keeping the Country Safe: National Security, Uncovered - The Civil Service --- American Government Made Local - State Government: An Overview - Local Matters: County Government - Community Matters: City Government - A Free Press: Media & the Government - All About Interest Groups: Wielding I Influence Large and Small - The Lowdown on Lobbyists - What You Can Do: Entering the Political Process - Power of the People.