Your government--how it works

Discusses the history of the FBI, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and some of its most famous cases.

Examines the role of the Secret Service in American government.

Examines the origins of the U. S. Constitution, looking at the ideals and debates that shaped the document which formed the foundation of democracy in the United States.

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

Presents an overview of the history of infectious disease epidemics in the United States, as well as the history of the National Institutes of Health, the structure and role of that institution, and current major health concerns that are its focus.

Examines the history of taxation in the United States, discusses how taxes are used by the government, and looks at the role of the Internal Revenue Service in collecting taxes.

Surveys the history of the House of Representatives and describes its structure, current function, and influence on American society.

Traces the origins of the Republican Party, discussing key figures, conventions, platforms, and its organization.

Traces the origins of the Democratic Party, discussing key figures, conventions, platforms, and its organization.