What is our government? -- What does our president do? -- Inside the White House -- Living in the White House -- What does Congress do? -- A day in the life of a member of Congress -- What does the Supreme Court do? -- Where does the government's money come from? -- What does the state department do? -- Working with other nations -- The U.S. military protecting Americans -- The CIA, the Secret Service, and Homeland security -- The police and law enforcement -- Protecting our environment -- Plan your visit to a national park -- Schools and education -- Federal agencies -- The fourth estate: what does the media do? -- What do state governors do? -- How can you learn more? -- Making a difference -- Glossary -- Index.