The U.S. Capitol : the history of U.S. Congress /
Hillard, Stephane,
The U.S. Capitol : the history of U.S. Congress / Stephane Hillard. - First edition. - 24 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm - Landmarks of democracy: American institutions . - Landmarks of democracy: American institutions. .
Includes index.
The First Continental Congress -- War breaks out -- Congress is created -- Congress's duties -- Becoming a senator -- Structure of the Senate -- Becoming a representative -- Structure of the House of Representatives -- The two chambers meet -- Protecting the country.
U.S. Congress was formed concurrently with the United States through the implementation and ratification of the Constitution. This unified body, comprised of the Senate and House of Representatives, makes many of the United States legislative decisions. Student will learn essential information about this government institution and how its history has affected the operations of the United States government today. A graphic organizer, primary sources, and full-color photographs provide students with additional information about important legislation voted upon by this group of government officials.
9781508160977 (pbk. book) 150816097X (pbk. book) 9781508160991 (library bound book) 1508160996 (library bound book)
2017004161
United States. Congress --Juvenile literature.
United States Capitol (Washington, D.C.)--Juvenile literature.
Legislation--United States--Juvenile literature.
Washington (D.C.)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Juvenile literature.
Illustrated works.
The U.S. Capitol : the history of U.S. Congress / Stephane Hillard. - First edition. - 24 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm - Landmarks of democracy: American institutions . - Landmarks of democracy: American institutions. .
Includes index.
The First Continental Congress -- War breaks out -- Congress is created -- Congress's duties -- Becoming a senator -- Structure of the Senate -- Becoming a representative -- Structure of the House of Representatives -- The two chambers meet -- Protecting the country.
U.S. Congress was formed concurrently with the United States through the implementation and ratification of the Constitution. This unified body, comprised of the Senate and House of Representatives, makes many of the United States legislative decisions. Student will learn essential information about this government institution and how its history has affected the operations of the United States government today. A graphic organizer, primary sources, and full-color photographs provide students with additional information about important legislation voted upon by this group of government officials.
9781508160977 (pbk. book) 150816097X (pbk. book) 9781508160991 (library bound book) 1508160996 (library bound book)
2017004161
United States. Congress --Juvenile literature.
United States Capitol (Washington, D.C.)--Juvenile literature.
Legislation--United States--Juvenile literature.
Washington (D.C.)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Juvenile literature.
Illustrated works.