American Government: In the United States, the government gets its power to govern from the people. We have a government of the people, by the people, and for the people. Citizens in the United States shape their government and its policies, so they must learn about important public issues and get involved in their communities. Learning about American government helps you understand your rights and responsibilities and allows you to fully participate in the American political process. The Founders of this country decided that the United States should be a representative democracy. They wanted a nation ruled by laws, not by men. In a representative democracy, the people choose officials to make laws and represent their views and concerns in government. This book will help you understand the principles of American democracy, the U.S. system of government, and the important rights and responsibilities of U.S. citizenship.

Some volumes may contain only black and white illustrations and maps.

"Welcome to the United States" contains practical information helping immigrants settle into every day life in the U.S.; 500 "Quick Civic Lessons" contains short lessons based on the civics and history questions of the naturalization test ; Civic Flash Cards are based on the sample U.S. History and government questions on the naturalization test.