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legislative bodies

What is the legislative branch?

This book describes the U.S. legislative branch, including its history and how it works.

A bill's journey into law

Explains how a bill becomes a law through a story about a boy named Ramesh who calls the congressperson who represents his state with an idea for a new law that would provide people in the United States with free ice cream on their birthdays.
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What's the state legislative branch?

Describes the structure and functions of the legislative branch of a state government, discussing lawmaking, budget decisions, and elections.
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Understanding government

Presents an introduction to the structure and function of each of the three branches of the U.S. government, including the executive, legislative, and judicial, and features comments from elected officials.

US Congress

2018
Introduces beginning readers to the United States Congress.
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Establishing the legislative branch

Explores an in-depth look at the leaders, battles, institutions, and ideals that established the legislative branch in the United States.

What is a parliamentary government?

2014
Provides an introduction to parliamentary government, discussing what it is, how it works, and more.
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The US Congress for kids

over 200 years of lawmaking, deal-breaking, and compromising, with 21 activities
2014
"With a focus on dramatic stories, personalities, and turning points, and accompanied by educational, hands-on activities, The US Congress for Kids helps children understand how the government functions and why it matters"--Provided by publisher.

What is a parliamentary government?

Provides an introduction to parliamentary government, discussing what it is, how it works, and more.

The legislative branch

2004
Explores the upper and lower houses of the Legislative Branch, made up of the Senate and the House of Representatives.

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