The Constitution and Bill of Rights (Social Studies: Informational Text) - Softcover

Book 2 of 50: Social Studies Readers

Alarcon, Roben

 
9780743987837: The Constitution and Bill of Rights (Social Studies: Informational Text)

Synopsis

This informative book gives readers a look into the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. Readers will learn about the three branches of government--executive, legislative, and judicial--as well as the way each of those branches works to keep order and the various aspects including Congress, the Supreme Court, the House of Representatives and the Senate. Featuring detailed images, stunning facts, and supportive text, this book will have readers interested, engaged, and eager to learn more about the development of the Constitution. Other featured topics include the Federalist Papers, "checks and balances", the Preamble, vetoes, and impeachment. This book features a helpful table of contents and glossary to aid readers in learning all they can about this important part of U.S. history.

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Product Description

After problems developed with the Articles of Confederation, Americas leaders wrote the U.S. Constitution. Although our founding fathers were happy with their work on the Constitution, it was missing an important part. The Bill of Rights was soon added to protect individual American rights.

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