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What's the U.S. Constitution?
Nancy Harris
Library Binding (Heinemann, Aug. 16, 2008)Who wrote the Constitution? What is the Preamble? How can the Constitution be changed? Discover the history and importance of the United States Constitution. Learn how the Constitution divided the US government into branches, and what each branch does. 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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Understanding Your Civil Rights
Emma Carlson Berne
Paperback (Capstone Press, Feb. 1, 2018)What are our civil rights, and how are they different from our legal rights? What do gender, age, discrimination, and the U.S. Constitution have to do with our civil rights? Using engaging, age-appropriate language and colorful photos, readers decipher our nation's civil rights laws and learn how they protect our citizens.
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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 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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What's the State Legislative Branch?
Nancy Harris
Library Binding (Heinemann, Sept. 27, 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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What's Congress?
Nancy Harris
Library Binding (Heinemann, Sept. 28, 2007)Discover how legislative branch works. Learn about the Senate and the House of Representatives and their important role in the United States government. Find out how laws are made, who can run for Congress, and the role citizens play in selecting our government leaders.
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What's the Bill of Rights?
Nancy Harris
Library Binding (Heinemann, Aug. 16, 2008)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's a Mayor?
Nancy Harris
Paperback (Heinemann, Sept. 28, 2007)Discover the role of the leader in a municipal area. Learn all about the people a mayor works with to help lead our cities and towns, the role a mayor plays in making local laws, and the difference between a strong mayor government and a weak mayor government.
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What's a President and Vice President?
Nancy Harris
Library Binding (Heinemann, Sept. 28, 2007)Discover how these leaders shape our country. Learn all about the executive department and people who work to support the president. Find out about the duties of the president, who can run for president and vice president, and the role citizens play in selecting our government leaders.
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What's the State Judicial Branch?
Nancy Harris
Paperback (Heinemann, Aug. 15, 2016)Learn all about the state court system. Discover who works in a courtroom, the different levels of courts, and the process for bringing a case to court.
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