Book
For which we stand : how our government works and why it matters
Audience Youth 0-15 years
Published [2020] by Scholastic Inc., New York
ISBN 9781338643084
Bib Id 1078736
Copyright 2020
Edition [First edition].
Description 175 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm
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LCCN
2020-009912
ISBN
9781338643084 (paperback) $7.00
1338643088
9781338643091 (hardcover) $25.00
1338643096
Call #
J 320.47 F
Title
For which we stand : how our government works and why it matters
Edition
[First edition].
Publication Information
[2020] by Scholastic Inc., New York :
Copyright Date
©2020
Description
175 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm
Note
Includes index.
Contents
What Is government anyway? -- What does the government look like? -- How does the government work in my community? -- How do you run for a political office? -- How does voting work? -- What does the President do? -- What happens in Congress? -- What Is the Supreme Court? -- Who else works in the government? -- What can I do?
Summary
"Now more than ever, it's so important for everyone to understand our government: where it came from, how it works, and how we can bring about change. And, after all, in the words of author and government teacher Jeff Foster, "If you don't participate, you can't complain." This book is a comprehensive and entertaining guide that answers questions like: What is the Constitution? What are the branches of the government? What is the Electoral College? What are the political parties? What are the different responsibilities of the city, state, and federal governments? Plus, discover the complete backstory on some of our government's most important moments, like why we wrote the Declaration of Independence, and how people since then have worked with -- and protested against -- the government to improve the lives of all Americans"--
Audience
Ages 8-12.
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