Let's find out! Government

Describes what the legislative branch is, its role within the state and federal government, and people who have worked in this branch of government--including both past and present members of the U.S. Congress.

This book describes the U.S. state and local governments, including their history and how they work.

This book describes the U.S. legislative branch, including its history and how it works.

This book describes the U.S. judicial branch, including its history and how it works.

This book describes the U.S. executive branch, including its history and how it works.

Examines American representative democracy including the Constitution, checks and balances, and the organization of the executive branch. Also outlines the powers of the president and vice president, the power of the veto, how policy is crafted, and what happens when a new president takes over.

Describes what the legislative branch is, its role within the state and federal government, and people who have worked in this branch of government--including both past and present members of the U.S. Congress.

"[Describes] how laws and their application are debated, argued, tested, and decided upon. Topics include the concept of justice, the separation of powers in the U.S. Constitution, the difference between state and federal courts, the judicial nomination process, landmark Supreme Court cases, and influential justices."--Provided by publisher.

"[Describes] how laws and their application are debated, argued, tested, and decided upon. Topics include the concept of justice, the separation of powers in the U.S. Constitution, the difference between state and federal courts, the judicial nomination process, landmark Supreme Court cases, and influential justices."--Provided by publisher.

"[Examines] the Constitutional Convention of 1787, how the delegates compromised on various issues so that all the colonies would ratify the Constitution ... the checks and balances between the three branches of government [and] ... the relationship between the federal and state governments, the amendment process, and the passage of the Bill of Rights"--Provided by publisher.