Discusses what limits different parts of the U.S. government are given to keep any one part from having too much power.

Explores the origin, meaning, and importance of the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights.

Explains the role and importance of the judicial branch of the United States government.

Discusses political campaigns and elections, including their history, workers, and role in the U.S. government.

How much power does the president really have? How does he make decisions? Find the answers to these questions and more in this title. Primary sources with accompanying questions, multiple prompts, Important Dates section, index, and glossary also included. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Text and photographs look at how the legislative branch of the United States government works.

What are checks and balances? They are limits that keep different parts of government from having too much power. But just what are these limits? And how do they help our government run more smoothly? Read this book to find out.

"Learn about the key role of the Declaration of Independence in our nation's past and its continued importance to Americans today."--Publisher's website.

Government in the World of Work series provides an age-appropriate and interactive introduction to the nationally recognized Government & Public Administration career pathway using informal self-assessment elements, career profiles, informative sidebar features, and back matter activities.

"Learn about the President, the presidential advisors, and the departments that manage the nation's laws and keep it operating smoothly."--