How the U.S. Government Works - Softcover

Sobel, Syl

 
9780764147920: How the U.S. Government Works
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0764147927 ISBN 13: 9780764147920
Verlag: Barron's Educational Series Inc.,U.S., 2012

Inhaltsangabe

Explains the three branches of the federal government--legislative, executive, and judicial--and how they work, a complex process presented in interesting terms that young readers can comprehend. Original.

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Reseña del editor

A fine classroom supplement and a solid information source for kids writing social studies reports, this updated, easy-to-read book explains the federal system as it works in the United States today. It also discusses some ways in which the government has changed since the framers of the Constitution brought it into existence in the 18th century. Described are the Legislative body, composed of Senate and House of Representatives, the Executive branch, headed by the President with the Cabinet members, and the Judicial branch, headed by the Supreme Court of the United States, and extending to federal courts throughout the nation. New in this edition are facts about how a bill becomes a law, the various departments in the Executive branch, and more. Young readers learn how officials are elected or appointed and how government agencies work for the people's benefit. A complex process is explained in interesting terms that young readers can comprehend.

Biografía del autor

Syl Sobel, J.D., is Director, Publications & Media Division, Federal Judicial Center in Washington, D.C., and the author of several books for young readers that describe how government works.

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Verlag
Barron's Educational Series Inc.,U.S.
Erscheinungsdatum
2012
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN 10 
0764147927
ISBN 13 
9780764147920
Einband
Tapa blanda
Anzahl der Seiten
48
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