American Government is designed to meet the scope and sequence requirements of the single-semester American government course. This title includes innovative features designed to enhance student learning, including Insider Perspective features and a Get Connected Module that shows students how they can get engaged in the political process. The book provides an important opportunity for students to learn the core concepts of American government and understand how those concepts apply to their lives and the world around them. American Government includes updated information on the 2016 presidential election.Senior Contributing AuthorsGlen Krutz (Content Lead), University of OklahomaSylvie Waskiewicz, PhD (Lead Editor)

A short easy-to-understand explanation of federalism and tug-of-war between state government power and federal government power.

Learning Adventures provides background information on what a law is and why we have them. Part of a learning game for all ages.

The official site of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts features information on the state and local governments, resources, tourism, and the like.

Follow this index to find illustrated profiles of all former U.S. Secretaries of State.

This site has links to all federal government agencies, federal branches, and state governments.

Overviews of the major elements of U.S. government, compiled and published by the White House: three branches of the federal government (executive, legislative, judicial), the Constitution, federal agencies and commissions, elections and voting, and state and local governments.