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The Emancipation Proclamation

Of all the documents in American history, Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation ranks among the most important. It began the process of freeing four million Americans from slavery and led to constitutional amendments that ensure equal protections for all Americans.

Executive orders

Readers will explore how much power the president actually has as they learn about the history of executive orders.

Compromises and deals

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.

Political action committees

Through accessible language and relevant examples and photographs, readers discover the history of political action committees and how they continue to influence American politics.

Filibusters

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.

The legislative branch

making laws
2019
"At first glance, Congress may appear to be the most intricate element of the U.S. government's system of checks and balances. It involves both the Senate and House of Representatives, both of which have completely different rules for formation, and can create crippling stalemates in the passage of bills and laws through the highest hands in government . . . Readers will untangle the mysteries that shadow this branch, learning about the two houses of Congress individually, and exploring examples of their capabilities when working together, and in opposition"--Provided by publisher.

Establishing the legislative branch

Explores an in-depth look at the leaders, battles, institutions, and ideals that established the legislative branch in the United States.

The hill to die on

the battle for Congress and the future of Trump's America
Explores the history of the first two years of Donald Trump's presidency, highlighting specifically the events that led to the 2018 congressional elections in which Republicans lost majority in the House of Representatives, and arguing that the turmoil of the Republican-led Congress in those two years had greatly weakened the power of Congress and lowered it in the eyes of the public.
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Que? es un Congreso?

2008
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.

What is the legislative branch?

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.
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