Resource Description:

Questions answered by the resource:

This website contains a wealth of information about the U.S. government and its workings. Each topic, which includes items such as the three branches of government, landmark Supreme Court decisions and information on the Constitution, has a concise well-written description.

• How can I find out basic information about how the government is run?

• How is the United States government set up?

• Why is the United States government divided into three branches?

• What is each branch of government responsible for?

• Where can I find specific landmark Supreme Court decisions?