The infographic guide to American government : a visual reference for everything you need to know / Carissa Lytle and Jara Kern.

Includes index

History in the making : the founding of the American government -- The anatomy of the American government -- Democracy in action : elections & voting -- The president and administration leadership -- American government made local.

History In The Making: The Founding Of The American Government - The Enlightenment: A New Way of Thinking - The Thirteen Colonies - Resentment & Rebellion - The American Revolution: What Was It About? - Putting Will to the Quill: The Declaration of Independence - The Revolutionary War: The Fight for Independence - Transitional Government: The Articles of Confederation - Federalists vs. Anti-Federalists - We the People: The First Six Articles of the Constitution - The Race to Ratification - Amendments to the Constitution - Four Cornerstone Freedoms - A Brief History of the Separation of Church & State --- The Anatomy of the American Government - The Three Branches - Checks & Balances: A New System for a New Country - All About the Senate - All About the House - Building a Law in Ten Steps - The Supreme Court: History and Powers - Did You Know?: Facts About Federal & State Courts - The Office of the President --- Democracy In Action: Elections & Voting Ten Facts About Voting - Six Must-Knows About Campaigns & Elections - A Brief History of the Democratic Party - A Brief History of the Republican Party - Ten Facts on Third Parties & Independents - Red States, Blue States, Swing States - What to Expect on Election Day - The Truth About Term Limits - Presidential Nominations Elections - The Electoral College Explained - Winning the Electoral College but Losing the Popular Vote --- The President And Administration Leadership - Presidential Transitions: Eight Things to Know - The Inauguration: A Timeline - The Vice President: Duties Selection - Next in Line: Presidential Succession at a Glance - All in a Day's Work - The Cabinet: What It Does and Who's in It - The First Lady - Impeachment: What? Why? When? How? - Keeping the Country Safe: National Security, Uncovered - The Civil Service --- American Government Made Local - State Government: An Overview - Local Matters: County Government - Community Matters: City Government - A Free Press: Media & the Government - All About Interest Groups: Wielding I Influence Large and Small - The Lowdown on Lobbyists - What You Can Do: Entering the Political Process - Power of the People.

"This graphic reference guide breaks down the ins and outs of American government, explaining the details and revealing the exciting backstory of prominent events, concepts, and figures, including: Checks and balances; The Electoral College; Three branches of government; Red states, blue states, swing states; The Supreme Court; Freedom of the press ... and many more! The Infographic Guide to American Government is an illustrated take on how America is run"--Page 4 of cover.