| The U.S. Supreme Court Contributor(s): McAuliffe, Bill (Author) |
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ISBN: 1628322748 ISBN-13: 9781628322743 Publisher: Creative Paperbacks OUR PRICE: $11.40 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: July 2016 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Science - Politics & Government - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - United States - General |
| Dewey: 347.732 |
| LCCN: 2015039279 |
| Lexile Measure: 1080 |
| Series: By the People |
| Physical Information: 0.2" H x 8.5" W x 10.1" (0.55 lbs) 48 pages |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 186212 Reading Level: 7.3 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 1.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: In the United States, ours is a government "of the people, by the people, for the people," according to Lincoln's famous Gettysburg Address. But how did the federal and state branches of government get to be so complex--and why did a separation of powers evolve in the first place? Aiming to demystify many of these issues in terms modern students can understand, By the People examines the history of American government, making use of maps, charts, call-outs, and other infographic-packed features to spotlight memorable facts and bolster the surrounding narrative. "We the People" sidebars provide biographical sketches of key figures, from senators and presidents to justices and mayors. A historical survey of the United States Supreme Court, from its beginnings to present decisions, including its judicial role and influential justices such as Earl Warren. |