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What is the legislative branch?

James Bow (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427192363

The legislative branch of the United States government represents the people and makes the laws which they live by. This book introduces readers to the House of Representatives and Senate, and the main players in both. Whips, committees, and filibusters are also discussed. A comparison to other legislative bodies in state and local governments, as well as in other countries, is also included.

What is the judicial branch?

Ellen Rodger (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427192370

The judicial branch of government consists of the nations courts. This title explores the role of the United States Supreme Court and its role in interpreting the U.S. Constitution, as well as the role of Federal Courts. Justices and judges, and how they are selected for their jobs is also provided. A comparison to other judicial bodies in state governments, as well as in other countries, is also included.

How is a government elected?

Susan Bright-Moore (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9780778789888

This book provides essential information on all aspects of the election process. How is a government elected? is packed with plenty of full-color images to help deliver a fundamental message: that the right to vote is one of the cornerstones of a free and democratic society.

Migration in the 21st Century: How will globalization and climate change affect migration and settle

Paul Challen (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9780778791331

With fossil fuels and water running out, and temperatures and sea levels rising due to climate change, whole communities will need to move and resettle. How will human migrations on this scale be managed in our modern world? This foreward-looking book explores these important issues as well as the solutions being put forward by politicians, experts, NGOs, and private citizens.

Hopes, Needs, Rights & Laws: How do governments and citizens manage migration and settlement?

Ceri Oeppen (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9780778791324

As our world becomes smaller, how do governments and citizens manage and react to migration and settlement? Themes explored in this intriguing book include: rights and lawsfreedom of movement across borders, human rights, seeking asylum, and immigration controls; the different types of migrantsasylum seekers, refugees, illegal immigrants, the undocumented labor force; coping with migrationmigrants need safety, schooling, health care, and housing.