First guide to government

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What's Congress?

Teaches children how the legislative branch of the government works, discussing the role of the Senate and the House of Representatives and explaining how laws are made, how people are elected to Congress, and how citizens can influence the government.

What's the Declaration of Independence?

2008
An introduction to the Declaration of Independence, discussing why it was written, the Second Continental Congress, who signed it, the Revolutionary War, and related topics.

What's a city council?

2008
Describes the structure and functions of a city council, discussing lawmaking, committees, budget decisions, and elections.

What's government?

2008
Introduces children to the government, describing the three branches of the government and how they work together, the role citizens play in the government, how a law is made, and other related topics.

What are elections?

2008
Examines the electoral process in America, discussing the qualifications for becoming president, how national and local elections are run, and who can vote.

What's a president and vice president?

2008
An introduction to the executive branch of the United States government that discusses the duties of the president and vice president, how one is elected into office, and the relationships between the White House and the legislative and judicial branches.

What's the Bill of Rights?

2008
Simple text and illustrations provide an introduction to the Bill of Rights, discussing the history of the Constitution, when it was added, who wrote it, other amendments, and why it is important.

What's the U.S. Constitution?

2008
Simple text and illustrations provide an introduction to the United States Constitution, discussing its history, the Articles of Confederation, how it was written, its parts, amendments, and why it is important.

What's a mayor?

2008
Describes the duties of mayors and the structure and functions of municipal governments, discussing such topics as city councils, lawmaking, budgets, and elections.

What's a governor?

2008
Describes the duties of governors and the structure and functions of state governments, discussing such topics as the government branches, lawmaking, budgets, and elections.

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