How government works | Lexington Cary Memorial Library

1) Friendly foes: a look at political parties

Author

Landau, Elaine

Series

How government works

Publisher

Lerner Pub. Co

Pub. Date

2004

Language

English

Description

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Describes the history and platforms of the two major political parties in the United States (Democrats and Republicans) as well as the bigger third party movements.

2) How Congress works: a look at the legislative branch

Author

Feldman, Ruth Tenzer

Series

How government works

Publisher

Lerner Publications Co

Pub. Date

c2004

Language

English

Description

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Explores the establishment and history of the U.S. Congress, its organization, duties, and limits, and a typical day for its members.

3) Making laws: a look at how a bill becomes a law

Author

Donovan, Sandra

Series

How government works

Publisher

Lerner Publications Co

Pub. Date

c2004

Language

English

4) The President's work: a look at the executive branch

Author

Landau, Elaine

Series

How government works

Publisher

Lerner Publications

Pub. Date

c2004

Language

English

5) Protecting America: a look at the people who keep our country safe

Author

Donovan, Sandra

Series

How government works

Publisher

Lerner

Pub. Date

c2004

Language

English

6) Running for office: a look at political campaigns

Author

Donovan, Sandra

Series

How government works

Publisher

Lerner Publications

Pub. Date

c2004

Language

English

Description

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Describes what is involved in running a political campaign, from deciding to run for office through election night.