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Discusses the creation of the Department of Homeland Security in the United States in response to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, explains the role of different agencies in the department, introduces some of the department's leaders, and looks at criticism of the department's activities.

Provides and introduction to the U.S. Special forces unit known as the Rangers, discussing its history, recruitment, training and missions.

Provides an introduction to the Supreme Court, discusses its role in U.

A dramatization of the true story of Clarence Earl Gideon, an obscure, small-town man accused of breaking into a pool hall to steal money and cigarettes whose appeal to the Supreme Court led to the establishment of the right to legal counsel for every defendant.

Tells the story of the soldiers of the U.S. Army and U.S. Army Air Forces in the European Theater of Operations in World War II, following their activities from D-Day on June 7, 1944 to Germany's surrender eleven months later on May 7, 1945.

Examines the Articles of Confederation and the birth of the United States.

An introduction to the Declaration of Independence and the Continental Congress that explains the role they played in the formation of the United States and profiles the men who played a key role in its creation.

Examines events surrounding the creation of the Declaration of Independence in the late eighteenth century, discussing the reasons why colonists wanted freedom from British rule, why Thomas Jefferson was chosen to write the document, and how Great Britain responded to the declaration.

Describes what it is like to be an FBI agent, discussing the skills and requirements of FBI careers, with on-the-job profiles, sidebars, a fact file, photographs, and sources of additional information.

Looks at the Eighth Amendment to the U.S. constitution, examining the state of the world before it was passed, how it came to be passed, and how the protections that it guarantees have been handled through the years.

Discusses the United States Treasury Department, including the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, where money is printed, and the Treasury building, the oldest departmental building in Washington, D.

Offers a brief, illustrated introduction to the United States Constitution, discussing the Articles of Confederation, separation of power, slavery, the Bill of Rights, and other related topics, and including a time line as well as a list of related Web sites and books.

An introduction to the Bill of Rights that discusses taxes, the Constitution, the First Amendment, fair trial, limitations of power, and other related topics, and includes a time line, web sites, and suggestions for further reading.

An introduction to the Declaration of Independence that discusses colonial life, taxes, Thomas Jefferson, the Boston Tea Party, liberty, free states, and other related topics, and includes a time line, Web sites, and suggestions for further reading.

The Air Force is the aerial warfare branch of the United States armed forces.