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George Washington knew he was setting an example in everything he did. The first American president had been a heroic military commander during the Revolutionary War, leading his forces to victory. As president he would guide the citizens of a new republic with a strong central government. No more would each state make its own decisions. Instead, they would band together, with the beloved Washington leading the way. It was up to him not to abuse the power of his mighty position.

Experience the lives and daring deeds of modern-day spies!

Learn about the lives and daring deeds of spies during World War II.

Learn about the development of the Jury System with iMindsJNR audio learning series for younger minds. When someone accused of a crime goes to court, a decision is made on whether or not to punish them. This is done by either a judge or a jury. A judge has a job in law. But a jury is a group of everyday people who work together to decide if a suspect is innocent or guilty. Whether or not a jury is used depends on the matter being heard.

From the president to those working at the community level, government leaders help shape the United States! This low-level series highlights the basics of the country’s most important government positions, detailing what they do, where they work, and why they’re important. Prompt listeners to consider how they would handle being a government leader!

In an immersive, exciting narrative nonfiction format, this powerful book follows a selection of people who experienced the events surrounding the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.

What does the U.S. Supreme Court do? Learn about who can be on the Supreme Court, how they are chosen, where they work, and more. Descriptive main text, fast facts, and callout definitions work together to support understanding.

Do you know how many justices serve on the Supreme Court? Do you know how cases are decided? Find out the answers in The US Supreme Court.

Experience the lives and daring deeds of spies during World War I!

Presidential politics has always been a minefield of competition, excitement, and even scandal. Learn about the evolution of presidential politics from the election of George Washington, the nation's first president, to the election of Barack Obama, the nation's first black president. Learn which elements have stood the test of time, such as the Electoral College, and other elements, such as voting rights and processes, that have evolved with the changing times.

This audiobook provides an introduction to taxes, and discusses some of the products and services that citizens may receive including schools, roads, and national defense.

America's path to revolution was paved by the great discussions of the Continental Congress, which gathered to address grievances against Great Britain. Adamant that the Colonies remain under British rule, King George III fueled the flames of American independence.

The office of the U.S. President is designed to share power between the three branches of government—executive, legislative, and judicial. These three branches balance each other's power to keep the peace and respect the rules.

With all that is happening on Capitol Hill, it can be hard to understand the United States Government. This volume walks struggling listeners through key concepts about the U.S. government, including who works in each branch, what they do, and how all of the branches work together.

With all that is happening on Capitol Hill, it can be hard to understand the United States Government. That’s why U.S. Government: Need to Know walks struggling listeners through key concepts about the U.S. Government, including who works in each branch, what they do, and how all of the branches work together.

With all that is happening on Capitol Hill, it can be hard to understand the United States Government. That’s why U.S. Government: Need to Know walks struggling listeners through key concepts about the U.S. government, including who works in each branch, what they do, and how all of the branches work together.

So you want to be the president of the United States? Find out the requirements, the roles, and responsibilities, and how you can put yourself on the path to the highest seat of government.

How does the U.S. House of Representatives work? Discover who can be a representative, what they do, where they work, and more.

What are the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights? Why are these documents important to American history? How do they affect the lives of U.S. citizens today? After the colonies won their independence from Great Britain in the Revolutionary War, a new government was created that could help guarantee that the colonists would enjoy the freedoms they had fought so hard to win. Using an inquiry-based approach, listeners will gain a deeper understanding of the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights, and how these historic documents provide U.S. citizens with the freedoms they enjoy today.

Right or left. Blue or red. Donkeys or elephants. What are political parties all about? Listeners learn all about the different political parties in America and how they play a part in our elections.