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"Revised and updated to include the winner of the 2020 presidential election, this photo-filled and fact-packed book is a timely reference. Key features include: Information about the 2021 president-elect and the 2020 election results, a brand-new thematic spread on the impeachment process and its history, revised terminology around the language of slavery and analysis of early presidents who benefitted from and relied on enslaved labor, comprehensive...
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Sofia is put in charge of overseeing a fair election for a class pet, but first the Questioneers must learn about elections and good journalism--and remember that being a community matters most. Includes facts about the Delano Grape Strike, presidential elections, journalism, and the importance of voting.
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Examines the common misconception that the Declaration of Independence was signed on July 4, 1776. Discusses the holiday's origins, the creation of the Declaration, and other common myths of the time. Includes a glossary, index, and resources for further information.
11) The U.S. Senate
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Introduces readers to the United States Senate. Discusses how a bill becomes a law; a senator's job and daily duties; and the President of the Senate. Includes color photographs, a glossary, and further resources.
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"Helps young readers better understand and appreciate their roles as citizens of our country. Using numbers, this book takes readers on a tour through America's system of government. Starting with the Constitution to amendments passed thus far (27), to the number of senators in the Senate (100), the parties, processes, people and history of our government are explained"--Provided by publisher.
18) The Constitution
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Discusses the significant document written during the early history of the United States.