Michael Burgan

"How many congressional representatives does each state get and why?  How did the two-party system get started?  And what on earth is gerrymandering?  After reading this book, you'll walk away with a wealth of practical knowledge about how our nation functions.  You'll also be wowed and amazed by a ton of weird but true information, like which states have funny laws, how members of Congress ride their own mini subway under the Capitol, the surprising...

This guide to U.S. politics features surprising stories, hidden history, and clear explanations of how our government works-plus loads of weird but true facts! Why is the president called the "commander-in-chief"? And did you know that during a filibuster senators can talk about whatever they want? They have read the phone book, a recipe for fried oysters, and even Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss! In this next WBT Know-It-All, readers dive deep...