Relates information about the federal legislative branch of the American government, along with short biographical information on key figures and how the government functions.
Children identify the rules they follow at home, at school and in the community. Describes how rules and laws protect people's safety, health and property as well as the environment. Discusses the roles of elected officials, town councils and town meetings in running a community and creating laws. Shows how police officers enforce laws and judges determine how a person should be punished for breaking a law.
Introduces the purpose and function of local governments, explores the three branches of government at the city and county level, and presents the relationships between city and suburban governments and between various governments and schools.
Explores the importance of rules and laws in the family, classroom, school, community, state, and nation, looks at the process of making laws, and discusses citizenship, law enforcement, and the purpose of government.
Introduces the purpose and function of local governments, explores the three branches of government at the city and county level, and presents the relationships between city and suburban governments and between various governments and schools.
