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What does a Supreme Court justice do?

This book explains what part the Supreme Court plays in American government, examines the Court's powers, and introduces some key decisions.
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What does a governor do?

Provides an introduction to the office of governor, discusses the extent of a governor's power, looks at how governors are elected, describes the work they do, and identifies notable governors from throughout history.

What does the president do?

Provides an introduction to the office of President of the United States, looks at how presidents are chosen, describes the work done by the U.S. President, and profiles Abraham Lincoln and Barack Obama.

What does a congressional representative do?

Provides an introduction to the United States House of Representatives, looks at how representatives are chosen, discusses House leadership, and describes the work of representatives.

What does a mayor do?

Provides an introduction to local government, discusses how mayors are chosen, looks at some of the duties of a mayor, and identifies notable mayors from thoughout history.

What does a senator do?

Provides an introduction to the United States Senate, discusses the rules of the governing body, looks at how a person becomes asenator, explains what the job of senator involves, and identifies notable Senate leaders from throughout history.

What does a Supreme Court justice do?

Provides an introduction to the Supreme Court, discusses its role in U.S. government, looks at how people become members of the Court, describes the work of a Supreme Court justice, and identifies notable justices from throughout history.

What does a Supreme Court justice do?

2010
Provides an introduction to the Supreme Court, discusses its role in U.S. government, looks at how people become members of the Court, describes the work of a Supreme Court justice, and identifies notable justices from throughout history.
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