An American Catechism: an easy to understand question and answer primer covering the most basic facts of American history, government and civics. Review our country's place in the world, then move on to the highlights of U.S. history. Then take a look at our government and civics. Includes essential readings from our most fundamental documents, the Declaration of Independence, Constitution, Bill of Rights and many more; as well as a selection of essential quotations by Founding Fathers and other well known American figures. When you're done, take the Civics Quiz to see how well you've studied Important elections are ahead of the nation and difficult decisions need to be made. If you are among the millions of Americans who are growing in concern but don't really know where to start, this book is a good starting place