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In another Baby Professor book, you would have learned about your national government. In this book, you are going to learn about your local government. Subtopics will include a discussion on the branches and roles of your local government and how they differ to the federal government. Get a copy today!
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The Romans sure did a lot of thinking and working back in the time because their results are still felt today. They even thought of the basic laws that we know and follow today. The purpose of this book to educate the young about the basics of government and to have an appreciation of how the Romans built their laws.
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Here's a book on social studies that will allow your sixth grader to better understand what a political party, in particular, what the US political party system is. In addition to the definition, your child will also learn about the different functions of political parties. Another point of discussion is how the US party system is organized.
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What are the 13 Amendments of the US Constitution? Why should you study them? What good are they? The 13 Amendments form the foundation of America, as a nation. Learning about government will help establish the importance of rules and why they should be followed. The knowledge creates restrictions to freedom, a fact that should be acknowledged and respected.
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Greece was the birthplace of many thinkers, which makes you wonder why. To know the answer, you have to understand the history and society of Ancient Greece. You also need to understand its geography because that dictates trade and government. Finally, you have to learn about the city-states and how life was different in each of them. In which city-state do you see yourself thriving in?
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The US government is divided into three branches, and these are the Executive, Legislative and Judiciary. Each of these branches perform specific functions to protect the constitution. In this book, you will study the three branches of government, their tasks and responsibilities and importance too. Read how each complements the others.
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If an American President is not able to complete his/her term, what happens? Who will take over the responsibility of presiding over national and international affairs? Can a President give away his/her presidency to a friend? In this book, you will read about how presidential successions work. There will also be examples taken from history to verify that such succession works.
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Use this book to understand your duties as a private person and a citizen of your country. What is the difference between your private and civic life? What can you do to help your community and contribute to the development of your town and region? How can you perform your duties as a citizen while keeping your private life? Read this book to come up with a plan soon.
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If you're enjoying your freedom today, you should thank democracy! In this US government textbook for kids, your child will learn about the basics of democracy. The acquisition of knowledge should be made a fun experience in order to encourage progress. Reading is an effective means of knowledge acquisition and this book just makes it a bit more exciting. Use this book today!
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Being aware of government processes and procedures will equip a child with the right tools to make informed decisions later on in life. A child will want to learn about the law creation process, not because he has to create laws, but because he wants to know who are responsible for the laws that shape the society he is in.
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What was the First Continental Congress? Who participated in it and what were the benefits? This book of social studies will help improve your child's knowledge on the historical importance of the First Continental Congress. Introduce additional resources for an improved learning experience. Encourage your child to read beginning today.
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Examine the strengths and weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation as discussed in the pages of this book. Understand how the Articles of Confederation opened the way to the creation of the United States Constitution. Discuss the differences between the Articles of Confederation and the Constitution. Encourage your child to read beginning today.
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The United States Constitution includes checks and balances, veto power and the ability to amend. In this book, you will read about these safeguards, including why they were put into place and in what circumstances they can be tapped into. Learn more about how the Constitution shapes the government and protects your rights as a citizen. Grab a copy and start reading today.
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After America has gained its independence from the Britain, it now had to deal with several internal issues. One of which is to create a constitution that will serve as a set of universal laws that will help govern the new country. Read this book to understand the processes of creating the constitution, and its amendment. Also, go over the important amendments done to ensure the rights of Americans.
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Did you know that when you're older, you might be called for jury duty? But what is it? You'll know more about it, and why you should show up when you're summoned, in this book of US government and politics. Prepare your child for the reality of adult living by informing him/her of the societal responsibilities early on in life.
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We now know that Ancient Greece gave birth to democracy. But did you know that before that happened, there was tyranny? This book explores the progression of Greece's form of government from a monarchy, oligarchy, tyranny and finally democracy. Read about how each form of government affected leadership in the city-states. Get to meet some of ancient Greece's, too.
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You follow the laws but do you ever wonder if they are fair, or how they were made in the first place? This social studies book covers everything you need to know about the beginnings of laws. The first chapter will talk about the United States Congress as the policymakers of the country. The second chapter will talk about how laws are made in our country, the United States.
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At the end of this book, you will get to understand how important your voice is to shaping public policy. The first chapter explains how public policy is created from a historical and political point of view. It then proceeds with a discussion on how you can get involved in creating public policies that benefit you, your group and your community.
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Becoming a US citizen is no walk in the park. It comes with responsibilities that you are expected to do and/or follow. But what are these responsibilities? What are your roles? What are your rights as laid out in the Bill of Rights? Do you have to wait to be an adult to become a responsible citizen, or can you start now? All these and more will be discussed in this book for fifth graders.
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The Second Continental Congress was an assembly of America's brightest minds. It was formed because of the collective desire to be independent of British rule and to exercise their own rights. In this book, you will read about the reasons why colonists began to rebel. By knowing this, you will understand the role as well as the importance of the Second Continental Congress. Enjoy the read!
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