This encyclopedia carefully examines the US government, providing information on everything from the founding of the US government to the writing of the Constitution, all the way to information on the Biden administration. Readers will learn about the executive, legislative, and judicial branches, and spotlight features highlight key individuals who have shaped the US government. Features include a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Encyclopedias is an imprint of Abdo Reference, a division of ABDO.