Governments help our society run smoothly. This series introduces early readers to the different types of government in the United States, exploring their parts, roles, and how people fill their offices. Each book also includes a "Closer Look" special feature, several "Did You Know?" facts, a table of contents, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. These Focus Readers titles are at the Pioneer level, aligned to reading levels of grades 1-2 and interest levels of grades 1-3.