From learning the basic definition of a law to understanding how a case reaches the Supreme Court, this reference tool provides over 500 questions and accessible answers on the complex subject of the US court system.

CQ's Desk Reference on the Economy includes more than 600 questions and answers covering U.S. economic issues in the context of our government institutions, as well as presidential and congressional policy. Students, researchers, and interested citizens can easily find the information they need about economic issues that affect them directly every day of their lives.

Especially valuable during this year of presidential politics and debate, the book is a valuable tool for understanding what the economic policies of presidential candidates can mean for the pocketbooks of American voters, as...

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? These are just a few of the many questions answered in CQ's Desk Reference on the Presidency.

This ready-reference offers a wealth of information on the presidency. The 500-plus questions have been selected to provide an uncomplicated look at the American presidency, its organization, procedures, and history, as well as the presidents themselves and their families. Chapters include president's powers...