The complete idiot's guide to American government /
Fonder, Melanie.
Shaffrey, Mary M.
New York ; London : Alpha,
c2005.
Includes bibliographical references (p. [361]-362) and index.
Putting it in writing -- A more perfect union -- Bill of rights -- Keeping the Constitution alive -- Hail to the chief -- Second in command--the vice president -- Advising the president -- Shaping the presidency -- The lower house -- The upper house -- Congressional authority -- Congress at work -- Congressional elections -- Hear ye, hear ye -- Supreme players -- First Monday in October -- Setting precedents -- Fed money -- Campaigns and money -- Campaign finance reform -- Fundraising -- Right to petition -- Governors and other state leaders -- Reapportionment and redistricting -- Another house, another senate, and what they do for you -- Local government -- Power of one.