Know Your Government

From the dust jacket:

Our government is based on certain cherished ideals and principles, expressed in our Constitution. In KNOW YOUR GOVERNMENT you will get a clear understanding of those principles and of how everyone in the government, from President to Congressman, carries out his duties under the Constitution.

INTERESTING AND VITAL FACTS

Here are explained interesting and vital facts about our national government – how it developed, how it is organized, and how it manages national affairs. You will learn about the three great branches that carry on the government – Congress, the President, and the Supreme Court; about the powers the Constitution gives to each one, and the checks that are put on those powers. You'll see how bills are passed through Congress to become laws, and how tremendously our government has expanded to meet the problems of modern life.

GREAT AMERICAN DOCUMENTS

The great documents that are the basis of our government are included here in full: The Declaration of Independence, The Constitution, and all the amendments. In addition, the book contains the text of "The Star Spangled Banner," Interesting "key facts" in tabular form, a map of Washington, D. C. and a list of the Presidents [through Eisenhower] for quick and easy reference.

A WEALTH OF ILLUSTRATIONS

Dozens of lively drawings in two colors illustrate the text and make the ideas which are discussed clear and easy to understand. For young people, for adults, for all Americans – here is a book that will help everyone to become more alert and better-informed as citizens. KNOW YOUR GOVERNMENT makes an excellent companion book to the highly popular KNOW YOUR U.S.A. by the same author.