U.S. Government in Review

The president of the United States might be the representative for the U.S. to the rest of the world, but no U.S. president has unlimited power. Through the Constitution, the U.S. president has certain powers that aren't given to other bodies in the government. Readers will learn the many jobs and duties the president has through this achievable book. With fact boxes that explore more about each important social studies concept, young readers will learn more about checks and balances, amendments, and the work the president of the United States does.

What is the Electoral College? The Electoral College was a compromise reached about how the president should be elected. Some of the Founding Fathers wanted only Congress to vote for the president, while others felt it was important that the president be elected by the colonists. Today, the Electoral College is still used to elect the president. Through this achievable text, young readers will learn about how the Electoral College works and why it's so to the U.S. voting system today.

Before a bill can become a law, it has to go through a long process. Before a bill is ever enacted, they are scrutinized and researched by committees in both houses of Congress. The bill might even be rewritten several times before it is ever passed! In this book, this complicated process is broken down into approachable steps for young readers to understand. Fact boxes offer additional understanding of this important process and help readers to understand social studies curriculum.

Not every court case goes through the supreme court. But that doesn't mean the Supreme Court isn't an important part of the U.S. government! As the highest court in the United States, the Supreme Court judges if laws and actions align with the Constitution. Through this book, young readers will learn how the Supreme Court judges are appointed and how justices interpret the Constitution for each case. Fact boxes offer more information about not just landmark cases, but Supreme Court Justices through history.

The U.S. Congress is made of two houses. The Sensate gives every state an equal voice in representation while the House of Representatives allows states with a larger population a larger voice. This book explores the many roles that each house has and how they give a voice to the people of each of their states. With simple, easy to understand language, young readers will be able to understand while older readers can refresh their understanding of important social studies curriculums.

Voting is an important part of making sure your voice is heard in government. But not everyone votes in each election. In fact, less than half of the eligible voters actually show up to polls. For young readers, understanding why voting is so important starts with exploring voting itself. From the first election in 1789 to the current elections today, young readers will learn important facts about voting. With accessible language to aid in understanding of this important social studies content, young readers will learn more about voting!