Making the rules: what does our government do?

What is our government?

What does our president do?

Inside the White House

Living in the White House

What does Congress do?

A day in the life of a member of Congress

What does the Supreme Court do?

Where does the government's money come from?

What does the state department do?

Working with other nations

The U.S. military protecting Americans

The CIA, the Secret Service, and Homeland security

The police and law enforcement

Protecting our environment

Plan your visit to a national park

Schools and education

Federal agencies

The fourth estate: what does the media do?

What do state governors do?

How can you learn more?

Making a difference

Glossary

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