Books in True Books: Government series

Chronicles how the Bill of Rights came to be, as well as the freedoms it guarantees, details each of the amendments, and demonstrates how some have affected contemporary life in the United States

A history and description of the American Supreme Court, explaining its origins in the Constitutional Convention, its early history, and some landmark cases

Explains why a constitution was needed; describes the convention in Philadelphia in 1787, the Virginia and New Jersey plans, the Great Compromise, and the ratification process.

Discusses the circumstances preceding and following the writing of the Declaration of Independence and describes how it was written, approved, and announced

Describes the origins, functions, and duties of the United States Congress

Examines various aspects of the presidency, providing some historical background and describing the election, duties, and daily activities of the president.

FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Discusses why we pay taxes, what kinds of things are taxed, how the government spends taxes, and how people can decide whether a tax is justified or not.

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FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. This book explains what trials are, describes what a jury is, and briefly describes the history of juries.