Giddens-White, Bryon

Examines the judicial branch of the U.S. government, which consists of the Supreme Court and several lower courts, discussing its origins, mission, organization, and role in the system of checks and balances; and looks at how the Supreme Court decides a case, as well as several important rulings.

Presents an introduction to the office of president of the United States, explaining the executive branch of government and the roles that presidents have played in U.S. government and history.

Presents an introduction to political elections in the United States, providing information on its history as well as contemporary practices of the U.S. electoral process.

Provides an introduction to the legislative branch of the U.S. government, looking at the House of Representatives and the Senate, their leaders, committees, duties, and law-making responsibilities, and discussing the system of checks and balances, the Capitol, and interest groups and lobbyists.

Presents a brief history behind the classic novel "To Kill A Mockingbird, " and describes how racism in the American South and the author's life influenced the theme of the novel.