First facts. Our government

"Informative text and vivid photos introduce readers to voting in elections"--Provided by publisher.

"Informative text and vivid photos introduce readers to the job of the state governor"--Provided by publisher.

"Informative text and photographs introduce readers to serving on a jury"--Provided by publisher.

"Informative text and vivid photos introduce readers to the job of city mayor"--Provided by publisher.

Provides information about courts of law, explaining their purpose, looking at the people who participate in the court system, and describing the work done by jury members on a court case.

Introduces the executive branch of the United States government and the role of the president.

Introduces children to the Supreme Court, its justices and how it selects and decides cases.

Describes the structure of city government and explains how mayors are elected, what mayors do, how city managers help them, and how they work with city councils.

Examines the role of the city council in local governments, and looks at the types of tasks done by council members.

Introduces the United States Senate and how a bill becomes a law.