Which president was wounded during the Revolutionary War? What is an executive order? How many bills did each president veto? Which president's wife was the first to be called the first lady? These are just a few of the many questions answered in CQ's Desk Reference on the Presidency.

This ready-reference offers a wealth of information on the presidency. The 500-plus questions have been selected to provide an uncomplicated look at the American presidency, its organization, procedures, and history, as well as the presidents themselves and their families. Chapters include president's powers and duties, elections that brought them to office, highlights of presidential administrations, and the inner workings of the White House and the Executive Branch.

The Desk Reference's question-and-answer format allows readers to quickly search for the answers they need -- by turning to the appropriate subsection of questions, by following out cross-references between questions, and by using the extensive, descriptive index to find the specific questions with the needed information.

This one-volume desk reference is thoroughly updated to provide quick answers to a myriad of questions about all aspects of the U.S. government, including elections, Congress, the presidency, and the Supreme Court. With an easy-to-use question-and-answer format, this book is a perfect resource for students. A detailed index provides easy access; cross-references and a bibliography aid research.

The book includes many new questions, such as:
-- What was the Teapot Dome scandal?
-- What are the requirements for being a senator?
-- How did the two-party system develop?

CQ's Desk Reference on the States is the ideal reference source for all readers who want a better understanding of state government. The book covers more than 500 questions students and citizens are likely to ask about state government. Organized in sections on the governorship, legislature, and court systems as well as elections and basic functions, readers can find the information they seek via either the table of contents or through the detailed subject index. The book's Q&A format make it an ideal volume to browse. Readers will be amazed at the variety of questions and answers that will help them to better understand their federal system in which the states play the key role.