Complete Idiot's Guide to the Supreme Court

 The ultimate look at our ultimate court

The Supreme Court is the highest court in America and the ultimate authority in constitutional interpretation. The Complete Idiot’s Guide to the Supreme Court presents an easy-to-understand, informative, and even entertaining look at this fascinating institution, whose decisions affect our lives. This book will focus in depth on:

• The inner workings of the Supreme Court
• Landmark cases that continue to shape our lives (Roe v. Wade, Miranda v. Arizona, Brown v. Board of Education)
• Discussion of the latest controversial appointee, capital punishment, racial-preference cases, abortion rights, and more 

Complete Idiot's Guide to Social Security

Presents a history of Society Security in the United States. Covers the basics of collecting retirement benefits, disability benefits and Medicare,

Also explores the politics behind the privatization of Social Security and its financial future.

Complete Idiot's Guide to the Federal Reserve

Co-authored with from Vice Chairman of the Federal Reserve Preston Martin, describes the inner workings of the Federal Reserve, providing information on its history and why it was created, its power, and its importance in the world economy.

Chapters include Why Care About the Fed, How We Got a Federal Reserve, Fedspeak: The Secret Language of Money, and The Money Machine's Key Responsibiities. This book is an excellent overview if you want to know how the Fed works and how it impacts your daily life