02238cam a2200397 i 4500 841884803 TxAuBib 20230613120000.0 200312s2020||||||||||||||||||||||||eng|u 2020009912 9781338643091 hardcover 1338643096 hardcover (OCoLC)1136958759 TxAuBib rda Foster, Jeff, 1971- For which we stand : how our government works and why it matters / written by Jeff Foster ; illustrated by Julie McLaughlin. [First edition]. New York : Scholastic Inc., 2020. ©2020. 175 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 24 cm. txt rdacontent n rdamedia nc rdacarrier sti rdacontent rdamedia rdacarrier Includes index. "Now more than ever, it's so important for everyone to understand our government: where it came from, how it works, and how we can bring about change. And, after all, in the words of author and government teacher Jeff Foster, "If you don't participate, you can't complain." This book is a comprehensive and entertaining guide that answers questions like: What is the Constitution? What are the branches of the government? What is the Electoral College? What are the political parties? What are the different responsibilities of the city, state, and federal governments? Plus, discover the complete backstory on some of our government's most important moments, like why we wrote the Declaration of Independence, and how people since then have worked with -- and protested against -- the government to improve the lives of all Americans"-- Provided by publisher. Ages 8-12. Scholastic Inc. 20230613. United States Politics and government Juvenile literature. United States Politics and government History Juvenile literature. Instructional and educational works. Illustrated works. McLaughlin, Julie, 1984-