Bibliograph

Inside Congress, Daniel R. Faust

Type

Label

Inside Congress, Daniel R. Faust

Language

eng

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Inside Congress

Responsibility statement

Daniel R. Faust

Series statement

Rosen verified. U.S. government

Summary

"Article I of the U.S. Constitution established the U.S. Congress. As the legislative branch of the government, both houses of Congress play an important role in the country. This title explores both chambers of our nation's lawmaking body, with a focus on the various duties of both the Senate and the House of Representatives. Essential concepts in the U.S. government and history curriculum are presented in easy-to-digest sections, with a focus on engaging struggling readers with accessible text. Primary sources, graphic organizers, and charts supplement the text and make challenging concepts clear"--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

The Legislative Branch -- The Articles of Confederation -- The Two Houses -- The Elastic Clause -- The House of Representatives -- The Powers of the House -- The Senate -- The Powers of the Senate -- Congressional Districts -- The Majority and the Minority -- The Speaker and the President Pro Tem -- Congressional Committees -- The Filibuster -- Making Laws -- Taxes and Budgets -- Declaration of War -- Trade, Commerce, and Coins -- Confirmation of Appointees -- Impeachment

Target audience

juvenile

Classification