Program details the process for electing U.S. Presidents. Topics include the importance of state caucuses and primaries, how the Electoral College works, and the role of political parties and the Two Party system.
Determined to be elected class president, mad scientist Frannie K. Stein uses her Atomic Combiner to create a suit that makes her seem to be whatever a voter wants her to be, but the suit has plans of its own.
Jamie Goldberg, who chokes when speaking to strangers, and Maya Rehrman, who is having the worst Ramadan ever, are paired to knock on doors and ask for votes for the local state senate candidate.
While the popular Tiffany and athletic Charles make increasingly outrageous promises in their campaigns for President of Barkadelphia School, Otto quietly enters the race, vowing only to try to do what students really want.
"Vote for me! It's election time, and campaign ads are everywhere. But what does fundraising, door knocking, and campaigning have to do with getting elected? Readers learn all about political campaigns and how they play a part in our elections"--.
"Guatemalan-American high school senior Millie Vargas struggles to balance her family's needs with her own ambitions, especially after her mother's employer, a Senate candidate, uses Millie as a poster child for 'deserving' immigrants"--.
Presents an introduction to politics including information on the key branches of government, political history, contemporary issues, and political decision-making"--Provided by publisher.
"When fifteen-year-old Cuban American Mariana Ruiz's father runs for president, Mari starts to see him with new eyes. A novel about waking up and standing up, and what happens when you stop seeing your dad as your hero-while the whole country is watching"--Provided by publisher.
