For which we stand: how our government works and why it matters
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Published:
New York : Scholastic Inc., 2020.
Format:
Book
Physical Desc:
175 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 23 cm
Language:
English
ISBN:
9781338643091, 1338643096, 9781338643091, 9781338643084
Lexile measure:
1130

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General Note
Includes index.
Description
"Now more than ever, it's so important for everyone to understand our government: where it came from, how it works, and how we can bring about change. And, after all, in the words of author and government teacher Jeff Foster, "If you don't participate, you can't complain." This book is a comprehensive and entertaining guide that answers questions like: What is the Constitution? What are the branches of the government? What is the Electoral College? What are the political parties? What are the different responsibilities of the city, state, and federal governments? Plus, discover the complete backstory on some of our government's most important moments, like why we wrote the Declaration of Independence, and how people since then have worked with -- and protested against -- the government to improve the lives of all Americans"--,Provided by publisher.
Target Audience
Ages 8-12.,Scholastic Inc.

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APA Citation (style guide)

Foster, J., & McLaughlin, J. (2020). For which we stand: how our government works and why it matters. Scholastic Inc.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)

Foster, Jeff, 1971- and Julie McLaughlin. 2020. For Which We Stand: How Our Government Works and Why It Matters. Scholastic Inc.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)

Foster, Jeff, 1971- and Julie McLaughlin, For Which We Stand: How Our Government Works and Why It Matters. Scholastic Inc, 2020.

MLA Citation (style guide)

Foster, Jeff and Julie McLaughlin. For Which We Stand: How Our Government Works and Why It Matters. Scholastic Inc, 2020.

Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.

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