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2019.
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English
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"The president of the United States' job is complex and has evolved throughout history. This informative text provides a clear understanding of how a person becomes president and their many responsibilities after their inauguration. Readers learn about how the president gets elected, their various roles, the power they have and how that is balanced with other branches of government, and controversies and hardships a president may face during their...
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Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"How did the Constitution establish the U.S. government? This question is at the heart of this engaging text about the history of the Constitution. Readers are given a detailed overview of how the Constitution was born and how it has been amended throughout history. Some of the subjects covered include the amendment process, the different interpretations of the Constitution, and how the Supreme Court uses the Constitution to determine outcomes of...
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Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
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"How are laws made? How many different types of courts are there? What kinds of punishments are issued for certain crimes? These questions and more are answered in this enlightening text, in which readers are introduced to the many facets of the United States judicial system. They will gain insight on the various laws made within the federal, state, and local branches of the judicial system, as well as learn the difference between felonies and misdemeanors....
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"The election system in the United States has evolved throughout history. Readers are presented with facts about the origins of the election system, how elections have changed over the years, and how elections currently function. The accessible text touches on different types of elections, how elections are described in the Constitution, the Electoral College system, the popular vote versus the electoral vote, and a person's eligibility to vote" --...
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