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:
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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