Your government--how it works

Discusses the creation of the Electoral College, explains how it works, looks at examples of the Electoral College in action, and considers whether the system should be changed.

Examines the role of the Cabinet in U.S. government, looking at the individual offices and departments that provide advice to the president; and discusses how the powers of the Cabinet have changed throughout the country's history.

Examines the role of the Vice Presidency in American government, from its inception in the Revolutionary period to modern times.

Examines the military history of the United States, and looks at the responsibilities that go along with being the strongest nation in the world.

Surveys the history, decisions, justices, and controversies of the highest court in the land.

Examines the role of the Speaker of the House in U. S. government, and looks at some of the people who have held the powerful post.

Examines the history of diplomacy in the United States, focusing on the role of the Secretary of State in handling relations with foreign powers.

Discusses the history, duties, powers, and traditions of the office of the president and how presidents from Washington to Clinton have handled crises during their terms in office.

Describes the workings and history of the National Transportation Safety Board as part of the United States government, including how it investigates transportation accidents and makes safety recommendations.

Analyzes the Constitution's provision for impeachment and chronicles how this law has been used throughout American history to remove elected officials from power.