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The most up-to-date general reference book on the history and structure of U.S. government. This overview of all the government's major institutions and agencies, the election process, and the creation and passing of laws and taxes has been updated with the latest information on such important issues as campaign finance reform, fundraising, and homeland security. • Completely updated resource section includes the latest government websites • The only American government book to include the results of the 2004 presidential election • Re-structured to complement high school and college political science/civics courses A general reference book on the history and structure of the government of the United States - its major institutions and agencies, the election process, and the creation and passing of laws and taxes. It is aimed at students and general readers who want to make sense of the complexities of the US political system. A guide to the American political system explains how the government works and the functions of its many parts, covering such topics as the system of checks and balances, the election process, the Constitution, and the division of state and federal powers.