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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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Understanding Your Civil Rights
Emma Carlson Berne
Library Binding (Capstone Press, Jan. 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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Understanding Your Legal Rights
John Joseph Micklos Jr.
Library Binding (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2018)Order in the court! What do free speech, due process, freedom of assembly, and search and seizure have to do with our legal rights? Using engaging, age-appropriate language and colorful photos, readers decipher our nation's complex legal system and understand their rights under the law.
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Understanding Your Role in Elections
Jessica Gunderson
Library Binding (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2018)When election season starts, the race is on! But what do campaigns, candidates, polls, and the Electoral College have to do with voting for our nation's leaders? Using engaging, age-appropriate language and colorful photos, readers decipher the complex electoral process and learn how to get involved in the next election.
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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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Understanding How You Can Help
Emma Carlson Berne
Library Binding (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2018)What do taxes, jury duty, and being good citizens have to do with helping our government? Using engaging, age-appropriate language and colorful photos, readers understand our responsibilities as American citizens and learn how to take active roles in our government.
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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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National Government
Ernestine Giesecke
Library Binding (Heinemann, July 12, 2000)Why does the government have branches? Are there refreshments at a political party? Where does the vice president sit when he goes to the Senate? Read Kids' Guide: National Government and find the answers to these questions and more. As you go on this guided tour through national government, you'll learn about who can run for public office and how they are elected. Find out how the U.S. Constitution was designed to protect the rights of the people. Learn why the president is sometimes called the commander in chief. The books in the Kids' Guide to Government series offer an overview of the government in action.
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Meet the President's Cabinet
Michael Rajczak
Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, Aug. 1, 2012)A series that will reveal many surprising facts to middle readers about the United States government and its workings includes fascinating sidebars and age-appropriate informational fact boxes; historical, black and white, and full-color images; glossary; index; and details about the areas of government that make our country run. Simultaneous.
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