Explains how the U.S. Constitution works, describing the three branches of government, checks and balances, amendments, and the rights of the people and the states, and compares the rights of people in the U.S. to those of other countries. Also includes a glossary and a selected bibliography.

The rules for the government -- Three branches of government -- Checks and balances -- The people's powers -- Changing the Constitution -- The rights of the people -- The rights of the states -- The Constitution and you.