This easy-to-use curriculum presents the three branches of government (executive, legislative, judicial) and explains their functions in a concise, simple way. There is a section on how a bill becomes a law and how the citizen can become involved in the legislative process. The material can be used to teach the fundamentals of government to an eight year-old. It can be used as a primer and guide for the high school student. The book comes with a Teacher`s Guide/Answer Key, worksheets, suggested activities and a final exam. Written with homeschoolers in mind, students can gain a firm understanding of the fundamentals of American government in five weeks.