congress

Profiles a number of the women who have served in the United States Congress.

During the Reconstruction era, the United States attempted to rebuild itself after the end of both slavery and the Civil War. Despite some successes by Congress to secure the rights for newly freed African Americans through civil rights acts and constitutional amendments, racial conflicts plagued the South. Northerners believed the only way to resolve this was to leave the Southerners to manage their own affairs. In 1877, President Rutherford B. Hayes withdrew federal troops from the South, officially ending Reconstruction. The consequences of this, however, would echo throughout U.S. history, ushering in decades of Jim Crow laws and segregation. In this book, students will read primary-source materials from presidents, congressmen, white Northerners and Southerners, and African Americans.

In the ongoing debates surrounding the United States' voting process, few topics are as heatedly discussed as the electoral college. It was established as a safeguard for democracy, but today many fear the electoral college does just the opposite; twice in recent elections the president who won the election did not win the popular vote, and many are concerned that the electoral college has outlasted its relevance. This collection will explore the impact, significance, and history of the electoral college, providing students with a wide-ranging look at what this institution means and key ideas about its future.

"Introduces young readers to the branches of the US government, the constitution and more, while engaging them to become productive citizens"--Amazon.

Readers are encouraged to find their own voice in Presidential power debates as they're introduced to the varying viewpoints surrounding the issue of presidential power.

Presents twenty trivia facts about the United States Congress.

Presents an anecdotal history of the United States Congress from its foundation in the days of the American Revolution to the present.

While Richard Nixon is on his way to re-election by a landslide, a young, honest, idealistic lawyer begins to learn the truth about running for office.

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.

Introduces beginning readers to the United States Congress.