Explores the diverse responsibilities and powers of various law enforcement agencies in the United States, including the FBI, the DEA, and the United States Marshals.

Discusses the history, workings, importance, and powers of political parties in the United States.

Discusses the history, powers, and duties of the nation's highest judicial body and includes a chapter on politics and the Court and another on historic decisions.

Discusses the history, purpose, and functioning of the Congress of the United States and the issues facing the legislative branch of government at the end of the twentieth century.