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by Elissa Grodin
Democracy -- America has it and it seems like many other countries want it. But what exactly is a democracy and how easy is it to maintain? Despite the banter in today's media, many Americans are still in the dark when it comes to knowing and acting upon their rights and responsibilities as citizens of a democratic society. In candid and straight-to-the-point language, author Elissa Grodin takes readers of all ages on an A-Z trip through our government's structure, from its earliest beginnings to definitions of basic components and concepts (including immigration and taxation).
by Peter W. Barnes, Cheryl Shaw Barnes
This immensely popular book introduces readers to the workings of American government through every kid's favorite rodent -- a mouse! As the authors explain, every four years -- just like human Americans -- the United Mice of America elect a president. Through President Woodrow G. Washingtail and his family, kids learn about presidential responsibilities as well as life in the White House where these mice work and play side-by-side with our very own First Family.
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by Edward Kennedy
There's an old saying: "If you want a friend in Washington, get a dog." A few years ago, Senator Ted Kennedy decided to do just that. Now his beloved Portuguese water dog -- Champion Amigo's Seventh Wave (nicknamed Splash) -- is the most famous canine on Capitol Hill. Here we follow Senator Kennedy and Splash through a busy day in D.C., from press conferences to meetings with school groups to committee discussions to a floor vote. The result is an exciting, behind-the-scenes look at the life of one of the most energetic figures in American politics -- and, of course, his equally famous owner.
by Syl Sobel
A fine classroom supplement and a solid information source for kids writing social studies reports, this book explains the federal system as it works today, more than 200 years after the framers of the Constitution brought it into existence. Covered here are the legislative body, composed of Senate and House of Representatives; the executive branch, headed by the president and consisting of cabinet members and their agencies; and the judicial branch, headed by the U.S. Supreme Court and extending to federal courts throughout the nation. Young readers learn how officials are elected or appointed and how government agencies work for the people's benefit. A complex process is explained in interesting terms that young readers can comprehend.
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