For which we stand: how our government works and why it matters

"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.&qu...

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1. Verfasser: Foster, Jeff 1971- (VerfasserIn)
Weitere Verfasser: McLaughlin, Julie 1984- (IllustratorIn)
Format: Buch
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: New York Scholastic Inc. 2020
Ausgabe:[First edition], First printing
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Zusammenfassung:"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"--
Beschreibung:Includes index
Beschreibung:175 pages color illustrations 24 cm
Zielpublikum:Ages 8-12
ISBN:9781338643091
1338643096