TY  - BOOK
AU  - Hillard,Stephane
TI  - The U.S. Capitol: the history of U.S. Congress 
T2  - Landmarks of democracy: American institutions
SN  - 9781508160977 (pbk. book)
PY  - 2018///]
CY  - New York
PB  - PowerKids Press
KW  - United States
KW  - Congress
KW  - Juvenile literature
KW  - United States Capitol (Washington, D.C.)
KW  - Legislation
KW  - Washington (D.C.)
KW  - Buildings, structures, etc
KW  - Illustrated works
KW  - lcgft
N1  - 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
N2  - 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
ER  -