Bibliograph

The role of president, Cathleen Small

Type

Label

The role of president, Cathleen Small

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

resource.biographical

contains biographical information

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

resource.interestAgeLevel

Ages 10 to 13

resource.interestGradeLevel

Grades 5 to 8

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The role of president

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1049975456

Responsibility statement

Cathleen Small

Series statement

American democracy in action

Summary

"The president of the United States' job is complex and has evolved throughout history. This informative text provides a clear understanding of how a person becomes president and their many responsibilities after their inauguration. Readers learn about how the president gets elected, their various roles, the power they have and how that is balanced with other branches of government, and controversies and hardships a president may face during their time in office. Full-color photographs, fact-filled sidebars, and informational graphic organizers enhance knowledge of this social studies curriculum topic and challenge readers to think critically about this important political position" -- Amazon.com

Table Of Contents

The U.S. presidency -- Electing the president -- The president's role -- The president and Congress -- Presidential power -- Controversy and strife -- The president in action

Target audience

pre adolescent

Classification