What is a citizen? How does someone become a citizen? What does it mean to be a responsible citizen? Accessible text and explanatory photos help students understand the key concepts of how to be a good citizen in their communities.

Product Description: As Americans, we all have civic responsibilities to our country. These might include serving on a jury, voting during an election, obeying the laws, and being a good citizen by volunteering or helping those in need. This book also discusses other civic responsibilities, such as paying taxes, serving our country during times of conflict or war, and how our freedom comes with a price! Learn all about how you can be a good citizen in the wonderful country we call home! This book will allow students to determine the main idea of a text; recount the key details and explain how they support the main idea...read more

It is the Supreme Court s job to make sure the rights of the U.S. Constitution are upheld. The Supreme Court is also known as the judicial branch of the government. The Court checks on the President and the U.S. Congress. It makes sure that neither is breaking the rules in the Constitution. Every day these important men and women must interpret the Constitution and hear court cases that could not be decided in a lower court. Learn all about the Highest Court in our country, the terms and ranks of each member and what role they play to balance the scales of justice! This book will allow students to explain the relationships or interactions between two or more individuals, events, ideas, or concepts in a historical, scientific, or technical text based on specific information in the text."

Product Description: For anyone who's ever dreamed of ruling over their own empire, here's your chance! Micronations are imaginary countries that have a lot of the same things as real ones: laws, customs, history, and their own flags, coins, and postage stamps...read more

Aimed at teens who want to know more about the day-to-day workings of the U.S. government, this unique blend of humor and information is a cross between a textbook and a satire.A crash course for understanding critical events in America and the world, it touches upon a variety of topics-historical and current-and explains how they unfolded and why they are important in the political and governmental arenas. Funny and intelligent writing, very reminiscent of the Daily Show, provides insight into the American electoral system, the world economy, the role religion plays in world conflicts, and America's place in world. The final chapter provides information about how to get involved.Authors will have a Web site dedicated to the book where information can be updated, teens can read more and find out ways to get involved, can join online discussions, and speak their minds about the issues.

Product Description: Book by Brown, Liz

Product Description: A textbook describing the construction and duties of local, state, and federal government, the roles and responsibilities of the American economy.

Presents a guide to the responsibilities of citizenship as described in the Constitution, as well as a discussion of voting, jury duty, and military service.

Product Description: Discusses national, state, and local elections, as well as political parties and the electoral college. (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Outlines requirements for pursuing a merit badge in citizenship in the nation.

An entertaining and informative activity book takes readers behind the scenes of the election process to see how the U.S. government really works and offers tips on how to write to representatives and government officials, hold a mock election, how and where to volunteer, and more. Original.

Product Description: A textbook describing the construction and duties of local, state, and federal government, the roles and responsibilities of the American economy.

Examines the rights and responsibilities of being a citizen, discussing such topics as free speech, interest groups, voting, taxes, jury duty, and running for office

This discussion of the responsibilities and duties of good citizenship begins with a historical overview and discusses such duties as obeying laws, paying taxes, jury duty, and the importance of voting and community volunteerism

A basic introduction to the concepts of government and law discusses diverse facets of federal, state, and local government and explains the operation of the federal government and the functions of laws, taxes, elections, and defense

A textbook discussing the rights and duties of citizenship within the political, legal, and economic systems of the United States.

A textbook exploring the structure, function, and duties of local, state, and federal government.