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2) The Senate
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English
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"The Upper House makes laws that affect everybody in the United States. But what do you know about the Senate? Learn how senators take ideas from bills to laws, what it takes to join the Senate, and how this key part of the legislative branch interacts with the other house of Congress and the rest of the U.S. Government. It's key social studies curriculum made approachable for all!"--
3) Run: Vol. 1
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Run ; 1
Publisher
Abrams ComicArts
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
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"From the #1 New York Times bestselling, graphic novel series March comes the continuation of the life story of John Lewis and the struggles seen across the United States after the Civil Rights Movement. For John Lewis, the Civil Rights Movement as he knew it ended with the signing of the Voting Rights Act in 1965, but his struggle in the following years echo many of the same questions of civil rights and equality that are being asked today. The movement...
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Oliver Press
Pub. Date
[1997]
Language
English
Description
Examines eight historic decisions of the United States Senate: Prohibition, the Social Security Act, the Taft-Hartley Act, the Civil Rights Act of 1964, direct election of the president, the War Powers Act, the Gramm-Rudman bill, and the Brady bill.
11) The U.S. Senate
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Series
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Capstone Press, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
"Informative, engaging text and vivid photos introduce readers to the U.S. Senate"--
13) The U.S. Senate
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Series
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Capstone Press
Pub. Date
[2004]
Language
English
Description
Introduces the United States Senate and how a bill becomes a law.
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Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"Called the Higher House of Congress, the US Senate is structured so that older, wiser state representatives hold office in it. The Founding Fathers wanted one part of Congress to have longer terms to take on bigger responsibilities and see them through. Similarly, students running for a leadership position in a school-wide organization need to have experience and vision. Readers explore the process of becoming a senator through the unique lens of...
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Series
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Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"John Lewis is an influential African American politician who played a key role in the civil rights movement. He raised awareness of racial discrimination and violence in the 1960s. This book explores Lewis's activism and political career. Includes infographics and glossary. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards." --
Author
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
"The House of Representatives is the voice of the American people, just like the student council speaks for the student body or class. Being part of student council or taking another leadership role in school can be a great experience for students. But the road to election can seem like a long one--and even longer for those who aspire to a political career! With main content including the setup of the House, who is eligible, and how one is elected,...
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Philomel Books, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
Español
Description
"Como la primera mujer, afroamericana y con raíces en Asia Meridional que se convierte en fiscal general de California, así como la segunda mujer negra en la historia elegida al Senado de los Estados Unidos, Kamala Harris está abriendo nuevos caminos en su ruta hacia el escenario nacional. Pero, ¿de qué manera alcanzó sus metas? ¿Qué valores e influencias la guiaron e inspiraron sobre la marcha? En esta edición de sus memorias para lectores...
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