Exploring the Legislative Branch

by Danielle Smith-Llera

Overview

Prepare readers for the next presidential election with this engaging introduction to the Legislative Branch. Learn how the Legislative Branch enacts laws that impact your daily life through fact-filled sidebars, historical context, and examples from the present day.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781541555877
Publisher:	Lerner Publishing Group
Publication date:	08/01/2019
Series:	Searchlight Books - Getting into Government Series
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.20(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.30(d)
Lexile:	880L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 10 Years

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Duties Of The Legislative Branch 4

Chapter 2 An Inside Look At Congress 10

Chapter 3 Making Laws 16

Chapter 4 The Legislative Branch And You 24

Who's Right? 29

Glossary 30

Learn More about the Legislative Branch 31

Index 32

Editorial Reviews

11/01/2019

Gr 3–5—Using straightforward language, this overview of how the U.S. maintains a democracy and how government works invites readers to take action and think critically. The series examines the duties, roles, and work of those in various political offices, as well as how ordinary citizens interact with the government and are affected by policies. Pages contain only a few sentences, and many large photographs are scattered throughout. While each volume provides historical context, the focus is on contemporary people and issues, with most photographs showing current or recent office holders. Sidebars called "That's a Fact!" and "How Government Affects You" explain things such as the history of voting rights, Trump's travel ban, filibustering, and book banning. Most volumes offer suggestions through activities like student government or volunteering. VERDICT Governmental basics come alive in this smart, concise, and effective series. A great first purchase.

School Library Journal

"Governmental basics come alive in this smart, concise, and effective series. A great first purchase."—School Library Journal, Series Made Simple

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