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Author
Pub. Date
2021
Language
English
Description
The president of the United States holds the most important office in the country. The person who is elected to fill this position represents the nation's highest commitment to the rule of law. The process by which this job is filled can be difficult for struggling readers to grasp, leaving them uninformed. With a focus on simple language and helpful graphics, this book makes the ins and outs of a presidential election easy to understand. Readers...
Author
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Now more than ever, it's so important for everyone to understand our government: where it came from, how it works, and how we can bring about change. And, after all, in the words of author and government teacher Jeff Foster, "If you don't participate, you can't complain." This book is a comprehensive and entertaining guide that answers questions like: What is the Constitution? What are the branches of the government? What is the Electoral College?...
71) State government
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2010]
Edition
Revised and updated.
Language
English
Description
Introduces the purpose and function of state government, the function of the three branches, how states raise money, how state government operates, and how a bill becomes a state law.
Author
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"The current political climate has left many of us wondering how our government actually operates. Sure, we learned about it in school, but if put to the test, how many of us can correctly explain the branches of government? The history of politics? The differences and connections between local government and federal government? Enter How to Be an American. While author and illustrator Silvia Hidalgo was studying for her citizenship test, she quickly...
Author
Pub. Date
1989.
Edition
Revised edition.
Language
English
Description
Briefly summarizes the achievements of each presidential administration from Washington to Reagan. Includes a biographical digest giving basic facts about each president, a list of vice-presidents and cabinet members, and the results of each presidential election.
Pub. Date
[2017]
Edition
Revised edition.
Language
English
Description
"Examines the United States presidency and its historical importance. Includes biographical information about every U.S. president and information and photos of every first lady. Discusses the duties, privileges, and the broad power of the president, and examines the people who have led the country through times of poverty and prosperity, peace and war"--Provided by publisher.
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