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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
The United States government is divided into the executive, legislative, and judicial branches in order to maintain a healthy balance of power, but how is that balance maintained today? This timely book explains the system of checks and balances with historical and contemporary examples, such as President Trump's executive order banning immigration from Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen. Readers will learn how the judicial branch...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Why do presidential appointees spark so much controversy? Which jobs can a president fill, and are there limits on the president's power? This important book examines presidential appointees, the confirmation process, the checks and balances that affect this system, and other key points on this vital topic. Historical examples provide crucial context for current events, including the most recent appointments to our government leadership and how they...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
The Supreme Court has the incredible power to overturn unconstitutional injustices through its rulings, making it a vital check to the executive and legislative branches' powers. This information-rich book introduces readers to inner workings of this essential aspect of the United States government and uses historical and contemporary examples to explain complex issues. Readers will explore landmark decisions, such as Brown v. The Board of Education,...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
How can a candidate lose the popular vote and still become President? What is the difference between direct democracy and a democratic republic? This timely book shows curious readers what happens after the voting polls close. As they learn about the Electoral College, readers are encouraged to ask tough questions about the presidential election process. A unique combination of U.S. history and political science, this volume uses historical events...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
What happens if the President of the United States abuses the power of the Office? How does the system of checks and balances protect citizens from an unconstitutional leader? This comprehensive book empowers readers to ask challenging questions about the impeachment process and provides crucial context for pivotal events in U.S. politics. Readers will learn about complex issues through historical and contemporary examples. Photographs illustrate...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Being the president of the United States is an enormous responsibility. Who takes on that job if the president leaves office unexpectedly? Using historical examples to illustrate key concepts, this informative book introduces readers to the line of succession. They'll learn about essential and interesting concepts, such as the "designated survivor." Photographs bring important points into focus, and fact boxes give fast facts on crucial topics. This...
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