Beginning with an anecdote about Ronald Reagan, who walked out of a coffee shop without paying for a cup of coffee when he was campaigning for the presidency, this title from the Mi Gobierno de Estados Unidos/My American Government series provides a compelling introduction to the U.S. system of electing the president, members of Congress, state officials, and the importance of voting. The fluid Spanish text, numerous clear sidebars, interesting captions, and timely color photographs will be appreciated by Spanish speakers unfamiliar with the U.S. electoral system. The conversational style clarifies difficult topics; to explain reelection, for example, the subhead states Uno, dos (no tres) períodos, y adiós (One, Two (never three) periods, and Goodbye). It includes a glossary, albeit without definite articles; an index; and English-language-only suggested readings and Web sites.