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This series provides background information about branches of government, political parties, ethnic groups (especially African-Americans), social issues and events that impact on U. S. politics. This series does not focus on Africa but does give the positions of groups and elected officials relative to general questions of foreign policy. Among the topics are the Congressional Black Caucus, presidential appointments, the Freedom of Information Act, The New Alliance Party, and the Ku Klux Klan. Policies of Presidents Carter, Reagan, Bush and Clinton can be found here as well as in the series "Persons." Related materials may also be found in the series "U.S. Foreign Policy."