What does it mean to be part of a constitutional democracy? In this educational text, readers will learn about the founding principles of democracy, why and how political authority is limited, and how institutions operate and interact in this form of government. Instilling young readers with a greater understanding of the structures, powers, and limits of government that affect their daily lives as Americans, this text covers key elementary social studies concepts.
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