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What Does the Constitution Say?: A Kid's Guide to How Our Democracy Works

by Ben Sheehan

A guided tour of the U.S. Constitution

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A guided tour of the U.S. Constitution

Ben Sheehan’s guide moves through the Constitution from the Preamble and seven Articles to its 27 Amendments, explaining formal language in accessible terms. Along the way, it covers the Articles of Confederation, the scope of presidential powers, and figures including James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and George Washington. A bonus section turns to the Declaration of Independence. Short informational sections, illustrations, historical quotations, and jokes shape the book’s presentation of how the U.S. government is organized and how the Constitution relates to civic life.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 9–12 learning about the U.S. Constitution and government
  • Young readers who benefit from concise explanations and visual elements
  • Readers interested in the Declaration of Independence and early American political figures

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The U.S. Constitution and governmentCivic life and presidential powersEarly American historyConstitutional language and interpretation

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Book overview

If you've never read the Constitution, let this guidebook help you! Featuring fun facts, cool illustrations, and even hilarious jokes, What Does the Constitution Say? will help you understand how our American government really works.

Written more than 230 years ago, the Constitution can be hard to understand (even for adults). But it also gives you what you need to make our country the best it can be for everyone. What Does the Constitution Say? takes you on a tour of the whole Constitution while explaining what its fancy words really mean. From the Preamble to the 7 Articles to the 27 Amendments (so far), this fun-to-read guide is packed with bite-sized info, historic quotes, and graphics on important topics such as:

  • Why the Constitution is a "living document"
  • How the first attempt at a constitution (the Articles of Confederation) failed
  • What powers the president does (and doesn't) have
  • Key figures like James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and George Washington
  • A bonus section on the Declaration of Independence
  • And much more!
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