legislative bodies

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.

Examines the basic workings of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives, looking at party leadership, the legislative process, and the committee system; and includes a selection of reference materials.

A discussion of parliaments that defines government and examines their history, principles, ideals, leaders, and political, economic, and social implications.

Explains how a bill, or proposed law, is created, debated, and passed.

Text and photos describe how the U.S. Congress works, including how its members are chosen, what its powers are, how laws get made, and what its leadership positions are.

Introduces the legislative branch of state government, how legislators are elected, and how a bill becomes law.

Readers will discover that life on the homefront during the American Revolution brought profound changes particularly for women and for some American slaves. Also, readers will discover that it was a time of great social change and more freedom.