American Government: Freedom Rights Responsibilities

About this book

American Government tells the story of how our government came to be. You will learn about all the branches of the government and their many jobs. You will see how leaders are elected and how people like you can make a difference. You will learn about the role our government plays as one nation among many. You will see that your government is "of the people by the people for the people." At the end of the book you will find a copy of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States. Along with these great pieces of writing is an explanation that will help you to understand what those papers mean.