Inspires young learners to explore America's government institutions through the nation's history and the experience of modern Americans Part of an inspiring series of books that supports students in understanding government and civics in the United States, Making the Rules interweaves historical context, events, and personalities with the experiences of modern Americans to help students understand key social studies topics, including the origins of American institutions and values and their relevance to young people's lives today. The book explores government's impact on daily life, including raising money through taxation, security, protecting citizens' rights, organization, and providing services. The author also explains the role of other authorities such as state government. Historical topics and events include examples of different roles of government: security during wartime, providing services, and supporting people in need of help.
Inspires young learners to explore America's government institutions through the nation's history and the experience of modern Americans Part of an inspiring series of books that supports students in understanding government and civics in the United States, Making the Rules interweaves historical context, events, and personalities with the experiences of modern Americans to help students understand key social studies topics, including the origins of American institutions and values and their relevance to young people's lives today. The book explores government's impact on daily life, including raising money through taxation, security, protecting citizens' rights, organization, and providing services. The author also explains the role of other authorities such as state government. Historical topics and events include examples of different roles of government: security during wartime, providing services, and supporting people in need of help.
