How the U.S. Government Works: ...and how it all comes together to make a nation
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- Synopsis
- This updated, easy-to-read book about the United States for kids explains the federal system as it works today. It also discusses why the framers of the Constitution created the U.S. government in the 18th century and the purposes it was designed to serve.Parents, teachers, and gift givers will find:an easy-to-read book about a complex subject revised for the classroom and homecurriculum aligned vocabulary, expanded glossary, discussion questions, and resource guideinformation on how presidents and other officials are elected or appointedDescribed are the Legislative branch, composed of the Senate and the House of Representatives; the Executive branch, headed by the President with the Cabinet members; and the Judicial branch, comprised of the Supreme Court of the United States and the lower federal courts throughout the nation.
- Copyright:
- 2012
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Publisher Quality
- Book Size:
- 48 Pages
- ISBN-13:
- 9781438083339
- Related ISBNs:
- 9781438011639
- Publisher:
- Sourcebooks
- Date of Addition:
- 04/01/22
- Copyrighted By:
- Barron’s Educational Series, Inc. and Syl Sobel, J.D.
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- History, Children's Books, Nonfiction, Law, Legal Issues and Ethics, Politics and Government
- Grade Levels:
- Third grade, Fourth grade, Fifth grade
- Reading Age:
- 8–10
- Submitted By:
- Bookshare Staff
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.
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