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What's a Governor?
Nancy Harris
Paperback (Heinemann, Sept. 28, 2007)Discover how governors shape our states. Learn all about the state executive branch and people who work to support the governor. Find out about the duties of the governor, who can run for governor, and the role citizens play in selecting our state’s leaders.
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What's the Bill of Rights?
Nancy Harris
Paperback (Heinemann, Aug. 15, 2016)Who wrote the Bill of Rights? Where can you see the Bill of Rights? What right does the First Amendment protect? Discover the history and importance of this document. Learn about each of the first ten amendments and the rights they protect. The 'First Guide to Government' series introduces students to the federal, state, and local governments. Each book explores the structure, function, and responsibilities of each branch of the government.
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What Is the Judicial Branch?
Ellen Rodger
Library Binding (Crabtree Publishing Company, Feb. 28, 2013)The judicial branch of government consists of the nations courts. This title explores the role of the United States Supreme Court and its role in interpreting the U.S. Constitution, as well as the role of Federal Courts. Justices and judges, and how they are selected for their jobs is also provided. A comparison to other judicial bodies in state governments, as well as in other countries, is also included.
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What's the Supreme Court?
Nancy Harris
Library Binding (Heinemann, Oct. 8, 2007)Discover how the highest court shapes our country. Learn all about the judicial branch and the different levels of courts. Find out what types of cases are heard in the Supreme Court, how Supreme Court judges are chosen, and the role of the judicial branch in our government.
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What's the Declaration of Independence?
Nancy Harris
Library Binding (Heinemann, Aug. 16, 2008)Who wrote the Declaration of Independence? Who was King George the Third? What is the Preamble? Discover the history and importance of the document. Learn about why the colonists decided to break free from Great Britain and how many people signed the Declaration of Independence. The 'First Guide to Government' series introduces students to the federal, state, and local governments. Each book explores the structure, function, and responsibilities of each branch of the government.
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What Is the Legislative Branch?
James Bow
Library Binding (Crabtree Pub Co, Feb. 15, 2013)Explains the structure of the Senate and House of Representatives, and discusses how they carry out their responsibilities of creating laws that affect the lives of Americans.
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How Is a Government Elected?
Susan Bright-Moore
Paperback (Crabtree Publishing Company, Oct. 1, 2008)This book carefully explains what elections are and the vital role they play in American society.
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What Is the Executive Branch?
James Bow
Library Binding (Crabtree Pub Co, Feb. 15, 2013)Introduces the executive branch of government and how the offices of the president and the vice president function.
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How Is a Law Passed?
Susan Bright-Moore
Paperback (Crabtree Publishing Company, Oct. 1, 2008)Emphasis is placed on the fact no law can be implemented without going through a painstaking and deliberate process designed to protect all members of society. This book details this process.
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What Are Elections?
Nancy Harris
Library Binding (Heinemann, Oct. 8, 2007)Learn all about voting in the United States. Learn the ins and outs of Election Day: who can vote, how you vote, where you vote, and where to find the results. Discover who can run for office and which leaders are chosen in national elections.
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What's the State Legislative Branch?
Nancy Harris
Paperback (Heinemann, Sept. 28, 2007)Discover how the law-making body of state government works. Learn about state legislators and their important role in our states. Find out how laws are made, who can run for legislator, and the role citizens play in selecting our state government leaders.
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How Is a Law Passed?
Susan Bright-Moore
Library Binding (Crabtree Publishing Company, Oct. 1, 2008)Emphasis is placed on the fact no law can be implemented without going through a painstaking and deliberate process designed to protect all members of society. This book details this process.
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