Books in How Government Works series

Discusses the judicial system, including its history, members, responsibilities, and role in the U.S. government.

Offers a look at the workings of the Internal Revenue Service, covering the history of taxation in the United States, the functions of the tax collecting agency, and the benefits of taxes to the country.

As the fervent discussion of recent Supreme Court nominations suggests, the Supreme Court plays a hugely important role in American government. This book examines the Courts powers and introduces some key decisions.

The 100 members of the Senate have a great deal of power. This book explains how senators are elected and examines how the Senate and its committees work.

Discusses security agencies, including their history, members, responsibilities, and role in the U.S. government.

Relates the history of espionage in America and of the CIA in particular and describes the agency's headquarters, how intelligence is gathered and managed, and different jobs within the agency.

Discusses political campaigns and elections, including their history, workers, and role in the U.S. government.

Discusses the duties the Secret Service performs for the Treasury Department and the president and includes information on its formation and history.

Discusses the history and duties of the United States Senate and presents a day in the life of one of its members.

The 435 members of the U. S. House of Representatives are powerful, and often very partisan. Readers will learn how House votes work, how representatives are elected, and how seats in the House are apportioned.

Discusses the milirary history of the United States and the role of the Armed Forces in peacekeeping around the world.

Discusses the history of the Supreme Court and examines cases that have shaped it, including slavery, segregation, and school prayer.