National Government

by Ernestine Giesecke

Overview

What are the three branches of the government? What does the House sergeant-at-arms do? How does a bill become a law? You can find the answers to these questions and more in ‘National Government.’ As you go on this guided tour through national government, you'll learn about the powers of the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of the United States government. You will find out how the U.S. Constitution was designed to protect the rights of the people. And, you'll also learn about the powers the president has as chief executive and commander-in-chief.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781484638125
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	08/01/2016
Series:	Kids' Guide to Government
Edition description:	Revised ed.
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.69(w) x 10.38(h) x 0.12(d)
Lexile:	970L (what's this?)
Age Range:	9 - 11 Years

Table of Contents

What Is Government? 4

The Constitution 6

Separation of Powers 8

The Executive Branch 10

The President's Cabinet 12

The Legislative Branch 14

Congress 16

The Senate 18

The House of Representatives 20

Committees 22

The Judicial Branch 24

The Supreme Court 26

Paying for Government 28

How Laws Are Made 30

Glossary 31

Find Out More 32

Index 32

Editorial Reviews

This book tells how the national government runs. It describes what a government is and what role the constitution plays in the running of the U.S. government. It tells how our government is divided into three main branches (Executive, Legislative, and Judicial) and what each separate branch is responsible for. A step by step process for passing laws is included and there is a chapter telling how taxes support the monetary needs of the government. This book includes glossary, an index, and a table of contents page. The photographs support and enhance the text. Captions provide additional information. Flow charts and graphs are also included to help explain the text. The facts and descriptions are accurate. Recommended—Cynthia Fox, Eisenberg Elementary Clark County School District Library Services 12/13/2009

Clark County School District Library Services

To explain all this at this level is terrific. It could be a whole course guide. Recommended—Ellen K. Jules, Ingram Elementary School Baldwin Borough Public Library October 2009

Baldwin Borough Public Library

This series would be a great asset to any elementary school. The subject matter covered can enhance a unit on any level of government and can help explain a variety of governments in other countries. Students will learn about a different, but related government topic every two pages. The font is large and easy to read. The photos, diagrams, charts, maps, and illustrations supplement the text well, but would also provide excellent visual aids to teachers trying to explain this material to students. Each volume includes a "Find Out More" section that includes related references. The series is current and up to date, with a picture of President Obama on the Cover on National Government. Glossary. Index. Recommended—Stacy Rosenthal, Librarian, Council Rock High School South, Holland, Pennsylvania Library Media Connection January/February 2010

Library Media Connection

Simply and directly written for students in elementary grades, National Government explains the workings of the federal government of the United States. It lays the foundation by defining government, and explaining the kind of government that we have in the US. The Constitution is discussed, with each of the three branches being explained in detail. Modern photographs of current government officials are a part of each page, along with maps, charts, diagrams, and sidebars of additional, supportive information included throughout the book. Working positions within each of the branches and bodies of government and governmental issues to children. It is a good choice for purchase in any library. Other books included in the Kids’ Guide to Government series: Governments Around the World, Local Government, and State Government. –Omaha Public Schools December 2010

Omaha Public Schools

Gr 3-5-These books offer good information for students beginning to explore and understand the purposes and functions of different governmental systems. In World, two-page chapters explore democracies, communist and socialist states, monarchies, and other systems with attention to international organizations such as the United Nations and NATO. The functions of city, county, and school districts are explained in Local. The three branches of government in the U.S. and the process of a bill becoming a law are briefly outlined in National while State covers capitals, taxes, leaders, and legislature. Appealing layouts feature many full-color photographs, diagrams, and color-coded maps. These simply written titles provide a bridge between the "New True Books" (Children's) and the "I Know America" series (Millbrook).-Gayle Modrall, Presbyterian School, Houston, TX Copyright 2000 Cahners Business Information.

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