Bibliograph

What is the executive branch?, James Bow

Type

Label

What is the executive branch?, James Bow

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (page 32) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Intended audience

Guided reading: Q

resource.interestGradeLevel

Grade 4 to 6

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

What is the executive branch?

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

828193556

Responsibility statement

James Bow

Series statement

Your guide to government

Summary

The executive branch of the United States government is responsible for putting laws into action. This book carefully explains the workings of the executive branch, from its most visible figure, the President, through to the vice president, cabinet, and executive departments and agencies. Key roles such as the Secretary of State, Secretary of Defense, and Attorney General are profiled. A comparison to other executive powers in state and local governments, as well as other countries, is also included

Table Of Contents

The three branches -- The executive branch -- The president -- The vice president -- The cabinet -- EOP -- Protecting America -- The State Department -- Enforcing the laws -- Hands-on work -- Helping the government -- The government at home -- Other governments -- Discussion questions

Target audience

pre adolescent

Classification