Comprises statistics, profiles, and political history in the U.S. and around the world. Lays out the three branches of the U.S. government, state and local governments, and political parties, and provides detailed government profiles of 192 other countries and their territories. Contains full texts of major political documents and speeches, a calendar of events, accountings of federal and state budgets, and historical information, as well as 645 photographs and profiles of national leaders. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)