The Democratic Process
The United States is a republic defined by a set of rules written more than two centuries ago!Even before the first glorious ring of the Liberty Bell, America was a land of freedom and promise. The Cornerstones of Freedom series explores what inspires people from all over the world to start life anew here, endure the economic and social upheavals, and defend the land and rights that are unique to the United States of America. Although some of the rules have changed, the basic plan for our democratic process remains intact. This book examines the system for our representative democracy that was conceived at the Constitutional Convention and was born with the ratification of the Constitution. It also illustrates the many challenges a republic faces and how the United States has faced those challenges throughout history.
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The Democratic Process
The United States is a republic defined by a set of rules written more than two centuries ago!Even before the first glorious ring of the Liberty Bell, America was a land of freedom and promise. The Cornerstones of Freedom series explores what inspires people from all over the world to start life anew here, endure the economic and social upheavals, and defend the land and rights that are unique to the United States of America. Although some of the rules have changed, the basic plan for our democratic process remains intact. This book examines the system for our representative democracy that was conceived at the Constitutional Convention and was born with the ratification of the Constitution. It also illustrates the many challenges a republic faces and how the United States has faced those challenges throughout history.
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Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9780531281550 |
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Publisher: | Scholastic, Inc. |
Publication date: | 02/01/2012 |
Series: | Cornerstones of Freedom: Third Series |
Pages: | 64 |
Sales rank: | 398,006 |
Product dimensions: | 6.10(w) x 8.80(h) x 0.20(d) |
Lexile: | 880L (what's this?) |
Age Range: | 9 - 12 Years |
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