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1) Government
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Gives readers a glimpse of everyday colonial life by examining various topics including, the daily life on the settlements, the diversity of the people, rule of goverment, religions and beliefs, and the regional and global economies involving trade and commerce.
2) Government
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Contains comic stories in which Chester the Crab leads an exploration of the history and workings of the U.S. government.
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"In this book, readers will learn how local government is organized. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about how the various roles and divisions in local government work together to ensure our cities and towns are run effectively"--Provided by the publisher.
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"In this book, readers will learn about how the state government is similar and different from the federal government. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the various roles in state government and how states create laws to ensure that their government and society runs smoothly"--Provided by the publisher.
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The Executive is a very powerful branch of the government, considering the president’s mandate to dictate foreign policy and direct the armed forces as Commander-in-Chief. His cabinet, the Vice President, and various law enforcement agencies including the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), and Department of Treasury are all an integral part of the Executive Branch.
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The Senate and House of Representatives, the upper and lower houses of the Legislative Branch, are explored in this outstanding production that delves into the theoretical intention of the Constitution’s Framers, as well as the practical realities of day-to-day congressional operations. Discover important insight about the inner workings of the combined houses, Congress, including how laws are made, the role and power of committees, the influence...
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The Supreme Court’s responsibility is to interpret all laws and ensure that they do not conflict with the founding principles of the Constitution. Examine numerous landmark cases including Marbury v. Madison, McCulloch vs. Maryland, and Gibbons v. Ogden. The challenges faced by the Judicial Branch over the history of the United States are fascinating and crucial to complete understanding of the American political system.
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This fast-paced and informative program shows students how the Constitution established the Executive Branch, and provided for the separation of powers and the relationship of the Executive Branch to the Legislative and Judicial Branches of the federal and state government. Specific roles of the Chief Executive are defined such as Commander-in-Chief, Foreign Policy Director, Legislative Leader, Party Leader, Popular Leader, and Chief of State, interspersed...
19) State government
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Introduces the purpose and function of state government, the function of the three branches, how states raise money, how state government operates. and how a bill becomes a state law.