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Author
Series
Pub. Date
2010.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
From George Washington and Abraham Lincoln to George W. Bush and Barack Obama, a talented group of people has headed the executive branch. Readers will learn just what the duties of the American head of state are, and will become inspired by this very unique position.
Author
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
In Democracy at Work, readers will learn about another side of the American government, both past and present. Sidebars include thought-provoking trivia, and ask questions about current events as well as the readers' own lives. Questions in the backmatter ask for text-dependent analysis. Photos, a glossary, and additional resources are included.
Author
Pub. Date
[2005]
Language
English
Description
From the town mayor to the president of the United States, politicians serve citizens on three separate levels-local, state, and federal. This book encourages young readers to explore how people ranging from city councilmen to Supreme Court justices shape our nation. The Our Government and Citizenship series inspires young readers to learn about the development and structure of American government as well as their rights and responsibilities as U.S....
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
American presidents have come from all walks of life. Some have had a lot of experience campaigning for office, while others have had almost none. In fact, the nation's first president-George Washington-didn't even run for office. He was chosen by a group of electors in 1789. More than 200 years later, campaigning for the United States' highest office takes years to plan, years to carry out, and a lot of money. Candidates must be prepared to rally...
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