What Is the Legislative Branch?

By James Bow

Book Overview

The legislative branch of the United States government represents the people and makes the laws which they live by. This book introduces readers to the House of Representatives and Senate, and the main players in both. Whips, committees, and filibusters are also discussed. A comparison to other legislative bodies in state and local governments, as well as in other countries, is also included. Teacher's guide available.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0778708799
• ISBN13: 9780778708797
• Release Date: February 2013
• Publisher: Crabtree Classics
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.6" x 11.1"
• Age Range: 8 to 11 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 6