Publisher's Synopsis
This text is the second in a series about the U.S. Federal Government. It has been updated to include 2014 election results. The story begins with middle school students on a class trip to the U.S. Capitol in Washington D.C. where they learn about the history of the U.S. Congress, the constitutional bases, the structure and powers of the Congress, the electoral process, and the duties and responsibilities of Members of Congress. The book is written in a question and answer format and includes DID YOU KNOW and classroom-tested ACTIVITY boxes. A glossary of terms and an annotated list of Internet resources are included.
