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The Congress: A Look at the Legislative Branch
Written by Sandy Donovan and Robin Nelson
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What is the legislative branch? It's the part of government that makes our country's laws. But just how does the legislative branch make a law? And what else does this branch do? Read this book to find out.
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Sandy Donovan
Sandy Donovan has written many nonfiction books for young readers.
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