The Federal Bureau of Investigation defines Its mission in clear terms: to protect and defend the United States against terrorist and foreign intelligence threats, to uphold and enforce the criminal laws of the United States, and to provide leadership and criminal justice services to federal, state, municipal, and international agencies and partners.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation defines Its mission in clear terms: to protect and defend the United States against terrorist and foreign intellig...
One of the world's most powerful and secretive intelligence services, the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) serves a critical role in the shaping of American policies by providing foreign Intelligence related to national security issues to the U.S. president and senior U.S. policy makers. The process of gathering and analyzing intelligence involves spies and satellites, foreign agents, and researchers working at the CIA's headquarters.
One of the world's most powerful and secretive intelligence services, the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) serves a critical role in the shaping of A...
A history of the cases that have been presented before the U.S. Supreme Court offers a nearly comprehensive account of the issues that have shaped American history. By protecting the spirit of the Constitution and interpreting it when necessary, the Court's mission is to offer all Americans the opportunity for justice.
A history of the cases that have been presented before the U.S. Supreme Court offers a nearly comprehensive account of the issues that have shaped Ame...
For more than two centuries, a president's term in office has begun with an inauguration and the oath of office. But within that simple vow to "preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the United States," an extraordinary range of power and responsibility is placed on each new president.
For more than two centuries, a president's term in office has begun with an inauguration and the oath of office. But within that simple vow to "preser...
For more than 200 years, the House of Representatives has stood as the keeper of American democracy. Over the years, the House has been a center stage for controversy, scandals, and tremendous legislative victories.
For more than 200 years, the House of Representatives has stood as the keeper of American democracy. Over the years, the House has been a center stage...
In the wake of September 11, 2001, the U.S. government felt the need to establish a special department to handle national security--the Department of Homeland Security. But the idea of national security is not a recent concept, and terrorism is not a new concern. In truth, every generation of Americans has experienced some worry that they might be attacked in their homes.
In the wake of September 11, 2001, the U.S. government felt the need to establish a special department to handle national security--the Department of ...
In March 1854, a group of men gathered to form a political party that reflected their concerns about life in America. They were opposed to the spread of slavery, supported high taxes on imported goods, and were in favor of homesteading to help settle the rapidly expanding Western territories. Since then, the Republican Party--like the American political system--has undergone many profound changes.
In March 1854, a group of men gathered to form a political party that reflected their concerns about life in America. They were opposed to the spread ...
The election of a president is one of the most important events in American politics. While the concept is the same, the process of electing presidents has changed considerably since George Washington became the first president of the United States: political parties now play a key role in the election process, campaigns dramatically affect voters' impressions of the candidates, and the rise of television and the Internet has greatly increased the information available to voters.
The election of a president is one of the most important events in American politics. While the concept is the same, the process of electing president...
Third parties exist on the very edge of mainstream politics. They enter candidates in elections they cannot hope to win. They champion issues the major parties are sometimes reluctant to touch. But third parties serve America well, for they are often the voice of change and the front-runners of progress. Beginning with the Tertium Quids in 1806 and continuing to today's Green Party, this book chronicles third parties and their increasing visibility in the American political system.
Third parties exist on the very edge of mainstream politics. They enter candidates in elections they cannot hope to win. They champion issues the majo...
For a piece of legislation to become an official law in the United States, it must first undergo a long and complex process involving two branches of the government: the legislative and the executive. How a Law Is Passed puts students right where the law-making action is by tracking the progress of laws, from proposals in Congress, through debates in the House of Representatives and the Senate, to approval by the president.
For a piece of legislation to become an official law in the United States, it must first undergo a long and complex process involving two branches of ...