"America is the greatest democracy in the world ... isn't it? Author Elizabeth Rusch examines some of the more problematic aspects of our government but, more importantly, offers ways for young people to fix them"--

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 guide is packed with bite-sized info, historic quotes, and graphics...

"What does it take to run a country like the United States? What's the Constitution got to do with it? What are the three branches of government and how to they work together to do the right thing? Oh, and what role to U.S. citizens play to make society fairer--you know, everyday Americans like you? Step into the colorful world of Basher's Civics and meet the champions of U.S. democracy!"--Back cover.

"Explora el funcionamiento del gobierno de estados unidos y cómo la historia del país ha dado forma a la manera como somos governados."-- "Explore how the government of the United States works and how the country's history has shaped the way we are governed."--Provided by publisher.