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Overview
There are many mysterious aspects of the U.S.Government that may be overlooked or forgotten in the study of our complex system. This series covers the historical roots and development of our government and gives a behind-the-scenes look at the functions and issues that are often hard to grasp.Provides a historical perspective for the development of the cabinet with heads of executive departments of government as advisers to the president.
Editorials
School Library Journal
Gr 5-7-This brief but thorough series entry looks at the history of what has come to be known as the Executive Branch of the United States Government. Feinberg traces the origin of the concept and the term ``cabinet,'' and describes how it has evolved and grown in signficance over the years. She includes procedures for selection and dismissal of members and provides short biographical sketches of several famous Americans who held cabinet posts. There is much useful information here for assignments. Excellent-quality black-and-white and full-color photographs and reproductions accompany the interesting and lively text. A solid addition.-Ann M. Burlingame, North Regional Library, Raleigh, NCBook Details
Published
April 1, 1995
Publisher
Twenty-First Century Books (CT)
Pages
64
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780805034219