American Government Explained

A neutral, practical, one-stop guide to how American government actually works. It explains the Constitution, federalism, Congress, the presidency, courts, agencies, rulemaking, budgeting, oversight, civil service, rights, state and local government, Tribal sovereignty, elections, public records, and effective civic participation. Readers learn to distinguish proposals from law, guidance from regulation, allegations from judgments, and announcements from completed government action. Includes repeatable research checklists, a four-week learning plan, and an extensive map of official primary sources.

American government, Constitution, Congress, presidency, Supreme Court, federalism, civic participation, public policy, civil liberties, administrative law