Overview
The United States has only one chief executive -- the president -- who serves as both the country's head of state and head of government. In this volume, young historians will read about the jobs of the president at home and abroad, in times of peace and in times of war. Readers will also learn about the history of the presidency, what it takes to get elected president, the transfer of power from one president to the next, the vice presidency, and life in the White House. Special sections feature information on the electoral college, impeachment, and the role of the first lady in American life. Detailed tables list U.S. presidents and vice presidents as well as the differences between popular and electoral votes in past presidential elections. Of particular interest are discussions of notable presidents during key moments in U.S. history.Synopsis
The United States has only one chief executive -- the president -- who serves as both the country's head of state and head of government. In this volume, young historians will read about the jobs of the president at home and abroad, in times of peace and in times of war. Readers will also learn about the history of the presidency, what it takes to get elected president, the transfer of power from one president to the next, the vice presidency, and life in the White House. Special sections feature information on the electoral college, impeachment, and the role of the first lady in American life. Detailed tables list U.S. presidents and vice presidents as well as the differences between popular and electoral votes in past presidential elections. Of particular interest are discussions of notable presidents during key moments in U.S. history.
Chris Gill - Children's Literature
American citizens vote to elect the head of our executive branch of government every four years. The Presidency was designed to combine the traditional roles of head of state (e.g., king) and head of government (e.g., prime minister). Framers of our Constitution did this to avoid tyranny, hereditary monarchy, and mob rule. To help achieve those goals, they also created a system of checks and balances, an election process, and an Electoral College. Processes such as campaigning, primaries, conventions, elections, and impeachments are discussed and defined. Eligibility for office, responsibilities of the president and VP, consequences of an abuse of power, the line of succession, the Cabinet, and the role of the First Lady are also covered. A concise discussion of the popular vote and the Electoral College explains the pros and cons of these parts of our electoral system. Seven chapters in forty-eight pages feature numerous illustrations, a timeline, a glossary, suggestions for further research, and an index. The first four titles in the "Library of American Government" series include The Armed Forces, Congress, and The Supreme Court. This is a fine basic series for a school library or classroom. 2003, World Almanac Library,
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Children's Literature
American citizens vote to elect the head of our executive branch of government every four years. The Presidency was designed to combine the traditional roles of head of state (e.g., king) and head of government (e.g., prime minister). Framers of our Constitution did this to avoid tyranny, hereditary monarchy, and mob rule. To help achieve those goals, they also created a system of checks and balances, an election process, and an Electoral College. Processes such as campaigning, primaries, conventions, elections, and impeachments are discussed and defined. Eligibility for office, responsibilities of the president and VP, consequences of an abuse of power, the line of succession, the Cabinet, and the role of the First Lady are also covered. A concise discussion of the popular vote and the Electoral College explains the pros and cons of these parts of our electoral system. Seven chapters in forty-eight pages feature numerous illustrations, a timeline, a glossary, suggestions for further research, and an index. The first four titles in the "Library of American Government" series include The Armed Forces, Congress, and The Supreme Court. This is a fine basic series for a school library or classroom. 2003, World Almanac Library,— Chris Gill