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How laws are passed

2020
"This book helps clarify. . . [the lawmaking] process by taking you on the journey of a law from its introduction through its passage. Along the way you'll learn how Congress is organized, means of introducing new legislation, the importance of committees and subcommittees, and the strengths and limits of presidential power"--Provided by publisher.

The House of Representatives

2020
"[An introduction to the U.S. House of Representatives, covering] its origins and the debates between the Founders as they attempted to set up a new government . . . [Also examines] the special duties of the House spelled out in the Constitution . . . [and] the relationship between the House and Senate, the importance of House committees, key pieces of legislation throughout history, and how a bill becomes a law"--Provided by publisher.

The Republican Party

2020
Looks at the Republican party and its notable figures, issues, and policies.

The Senate

2020
"This book takes you inside the U.S. Senate, from its inception in the early days of the American republic throughthe present . . . [Examines] the daily schedule of a senator. . . how senators introduce and pass legislation . . . [and] key figures in the history of the Senate, such as the first female and African-American senators. . . [Also provides] information on the role of Senate staff, constituent services, and the ways the House and Senate collaborate in matters such as impeachment"--Provided by publisher.

The Supreme Court

2020
"This book will introduce you to the day-to-day workings of the Court, including the ways the justices arrive at their decisions, noteworthy figures of the Court's history, and the layout of the Court building"--Back cover.

The Presidency

2020
This book takes you inside the office of the presidency both past and present.

The Constitution

2020
This book explores the history, creation, and implementation of the Constitution.
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Impeachment

2020
This book gets to the root of the impeachment process, with facts about its origins in medieval England, its place in the U.S. Constitution, and instances where impeachment proceedings have been launched in American history.
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How the president is elected

2020
Explores the ways that presidential elections have developed over time.
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The House of Representatives

Surveys the history of the House of Representatives and describes its structure, current function, and influence on American society.

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