Based on the National Standards for Civics and Government and major state curricula, American Government On File[trademark], Revised Edition is a concise and complete resource that guides students through a topic that every citizen needs to understand. Using actual case studies and events - both contemporary and historic - to reinforce the central idea of each topic, the binder explains the significance of subjects as they relate to real life. Along with new and Revised content, American Government On File[trademark], Revised Edition includes an up-to-date index of important government and government-related websites.