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La C?mara de Representantes

Una exploraci?n de la C?mara de Representantes, cubriendo lo que es, su historia, ser un representante, c?mo se aprueba un proyecto de ley, y m?s.

Representative

Introduces young readers to the role and responsibility of representatives.

House of Representatives

An exploration of the House of Representatives, covering what it is, its history, being a representative, how a bill is passed, and more.

Senate

An exploration of the United States Senate, covering what it is, its role, the Senate chamber, how a bill is passed, and more.

El senado

Una exploraci?n del Senado de los Estados Unidos, cubriendo lo que es, su papel, la c?mara del Senado, c?mo se aprueba un proyecto de ley, y m?s.

What is the right to bear arms?

2024
Readers learn about the history and modern implications of the Second Amendment.

What is free speech?

2024
The First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution guarantees that Congress "shall make no law... abridging the freedom of speech or of the press." But what does that mean? In this easy-to-understand book, readers will learn more about the background and history of the First Amendment and its promises, including freedom of speech. They'll learn what that means-and doesn't mean-and more about common misconceptions about this important right. Accessible text dealing with real-life situations and graphics further explaining the details will draw in anyone interested in knowing about basic American rights.

The Senate

2022
"The Upper House makes laws that affect everybody in the United States. But what do you know about the Senate? Learn how senators take ideas from bills to laws, what it takes to join the Senate, and how this key part of the legislative branch interacts with the other house of Congress and the rest of the U.S. Government. It's key social studies curriculum made approachable for all!"--Provided by publisher.

Where is the White House?

The history of the White House, first completed in 1799, reflects the history of America itself. It was the dream of George Washington to have an elegant "presidential mansion" in the capital city that was named after him. Yet he is the only president who never got to live there. All the rest have made their mark--for better or worse--on the house at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. Megan Stine explains how the White House came to be and offers young readers intriguing glimpses into the lives of the First Families--from John and Abigail Adams to Barack and Michelle Obama.Amazon.

What is Congress?

Shares clear and concise explanations of how Congress works, offering examples of important historical events and fun facts, from the McCarthy persecutions to the Senate's special candy desk.

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