The importance of being an active citizen
Anne Beier
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.
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The president's cabinet and how it grew
by Nancy Winslow Parker (1978)
About this book
In simple terms discusses the need for a president to have advisors, the highlights of each cabinet in our nation's history, and the job of each cabinet post.
Setting / LocationGlobal
Story EraModern Era
Protagonist / CoreThe president's cabinet and how it grew Lead Character
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