representative government and representation

Presents viewpoints about democracy that is selected from a wide range of highly respected sources and publications.

"Even though congresspeople are adults, they still represent kids! Readers will gain the confidence to talk to all kinds of elected representatives, from local town council members to the President. Helpful tips about letter-writing skills, modern technology, and more give specific ideas to kids who want to be more involved in their communities" -- Provided by publisher.

Provides an introduction to parliamentary government, discussing what it is, how it works, and more.

Features several stories of teens supporting civil rights.

In this book the author tells how the U.S. Government works. The role the national, state, and local governments play is explained. The national has three branches, the legislative, the judicial, and the executive. The legislative branch, which makes laws, has two parts, the Senate and the House of Representatives. This book describes in detail the Senate and how it interacts with the House and the other two branches. History of its beginning, memorable events, and special people is given. It also offers a well balanced, two-sided debate concerning the issues that face the Senate today.

In this book the author describes how the U.S. Government works. The role the national, state, and local governments play is explained. The national has three branches, the legislative, the judicial, and the executive. The executive branch includes the president of the United States and the president's cabinet. The president is the head of state and commander in chief of the military. The president signs into law bills passed by the legislature and signs treaties with other nations after they have been approved in Congress. The president represents the United States to the rest of the world. This book tells the history of the presidency including memorable events and special people. It also offers a well balance, two-sided debate concerning the issues that face the president today.

In this book the author tells how the U.S. Government works. The role the national, state, and local governments play is explained. The national has three branches, the legislative, the judicial, and the executive. The legislative branch, which makes laws, has two parts, the Senate and the House of Representatives. This book describes in detail the House of Representatives and how it interacts with the Senate and the other two branches. History of its beginning, memorable events, and special people is given. It also offers a well balanced, two-sided debate concerning the issues that face the House today.

In this book the author tells how the U.S. Government works. The role the national, state, and local governments play is explained. The national has three branches, the legislative, the judicial, and the executive. The judicial branch is called the Supreme Court. Its role is to interpret laws and to decide if they are legal according to the U.S. constitution. History of its beginning, memorable events, and special people is given. It also offers a well balanced, two-sided debate concerning the issues that face the Court today.

"Discusses the creation and execution of the US Constitution in the early says of the United States"-- Provided by publisher.