Bøker av Bruce Wetterau

Which president was wounded during the Revolutionary War? What is an executive order? How many bills did each president veto? Which president's wife was the first to be called the First Lady? This book includes 500 questions that have been selected to provide a look at the American presidency, its organization, procedures, and history.

Provides answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about various aspects of US government, including elections, Congress, the presidency, and the Supreme Court. This title also includes many questions such as: What was the Teapot Dome scandal? What are the requirements for being a senator? How did the two-party system develop?

A reference source for all readers who want a better understanding of state government. It covers more than 500 questions students and citizens are likely to ask about state government. It is organized in sections on the governorship, legislature, and court systems as well as elections and basic functions.