senate

An examination of the life of Barack Obama, covering his childhood, family, careers as a lawyer and senator, presidential campaign, and role as president.

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.

Readers learn about how the president gets elected, their various roles, the power they have and how that is balanced with other branches of government, and controversies and hardships a president may face during their time in office.

Young readers are introduced to the specifics of the Senate and the House of Representatives, the structure and powers of Congress, and the various jobs carried out by Congress.

Harris, a United States senator from California, describes how her upbringing and her career as the district attorney for San Francisco and later as California's attorney general influenced her passion for justice. She communicates a vision of shared struggle, shared purpose, and shared values and discusses the core truths that unite us and how to best act on them.

Many pieces of important legislation are passed because of compromises and deals struck between lawmakers. The U.S. Constitution was created through a complex system of compromises, and this process continues in American government today. Readers get an inside look at this part of the political system as they discover historical and modern examples of influential compromises and deal.

Readers will discover about this unique part of American politics as they explore some of the most famous filibusters in U.S. history, including recent filibusters by Wendy Davis and Nancy Pelosi.

A book for young readers about the act of passing a government budget.

Looks at the life of former Vice President and United States senator Joe Biden.

"Examines the remarkable life of John McCain, from his time as a decorated veteran to elder statesman. Accessible text and plentiful photos cover McCain's early life, his military career, and his legacy in politics"--Provided by publisher.