"Americans often have questions about what the president can and can't do, and many of these questions are answered in Article II of the US Constitution. From declaring war to appointing ambassadors and Supreme Court justices, the powers of the presidency are outlined in this helpful guide to the executive branch. The informative text connects the past and present using language from the Constitution explained in an accessible way and current examples...

An introduction to the duties of the U.S. president.

"Young readers will discover what the U.S. vice president does and learn about the basic building blocks of the United States of America. They'll also learn about how they play a key role in American democracy. Series is aligned to 21st Century Skills curriculum standards. Engaging inquiry-based sidebars encourage students to Think, Create, Guess, and Ask Questions. Includes table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, and sidebars"--

"Introduces the reader the what is the government"--

Describes the special powers invested in the presidential office and discusses the use of these powers by individual presidents throughout United States' history.

"Woodrow, the White House Mouse", about the presidency and the nation's most famous mansion. "House Mouse, Senate Mouse", about Congress and the legislative process. "Marshall, the Courhouse Mouse", about the Supreme Court and the judicial process.

Examines the extent of military power held by America's commander-in-chief--a subject of much debate since the founding of the nation.