Young readers have a lot of questions about the U.S. government. How does a bill go from an idea to becoming a law that we follow in our daily lives? How much power does the president of the United States actually have? How do the different branches of the government balance each other? What role do U.S. citizens play in their own government? Through this set's exploration of key social studies concepts, readers will answer these questions and learn how the U.S. government works.