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"The House of Representatives is the voice of the American people, just like the student council speaks for the student body or class. Being part of student council or taking another leadership role in school can be a great experience for students. But the road to election can seem like a long one--and even longer for those who aspire to a political career! With main content including the setup of the House, who is eligible, and how one is elected,...
10) The U.S. Senate
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Introduces the United States Senate and how a bill becomes a law.
12) The Senate
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"The Upper House makes laws that affect everybody in the United States. But what do you know about the Senate? Learn how senators take ideas from bills to laws, what it takes to join the Senate, and how this key part of the legislative branch interacts with the other house of Congress and the rest of the U.S. Government. It's key social studies curriculum made approachable for all!"--
14) The Senate
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"As the upper chamber of the United States Congress, the Senate has a long and storied history. Its members serve for six-year terms and are responsible for confirming presidential appointments, ratifying treaties, and other high-profile assignments. The Senate also reviews legislation sent up by the House of Representatives. George Washington described the Senate as a "cooling saucer" where pending legislation could "cool" before being turned into...
15) The U.S. Senate
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"A historical survey of the United States Senate, from its beginnings to current issues, including its role in Congress and influential senators such as Daniel Webster and Hillary Clinton"--
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"Called the Higher House of Congress, the US Senate is structured so that older, wiser state representatives hold office in it. The Founding Fathers wanted one part of Congress to have longer terms to take on bigger responsibilities and see them through. Similarly, students running for a leadership position in a school-wide organization need to have experience and vision. Readers explore the process of becoming a senator through the unique lens of...
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History maker biographies volume 5
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Esta obra le presenta a la joven lectora a John Lewis, conocido por su activismo a favor de los derechos civiles, por su colaboración con Martin Luther King Jr. y por su función como congresista. La lectora aprenderá acerca de la niñez de Lewis y de sus muchos logros en el área social y política.
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