democracy

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democracy

Democracy

Describes the workings of a democratic government, including the differences between a constitutional monarchy, a parliamentary democracy, and a presidential democracy.
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Mi pai?s

Proporciona datos sobre los Estados Unidos, incluyendo su taman?o, la capital, gobierno, lugares a visitar, y diversa poblacio?n.
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Aung San Suu Kyi

A biography of Aung San Suu Kyi, the daughter of Gen. AungSan who helped to win the independence of Burma, and describes her work to establish democracy for her nation.

What is a democracy?

Discusses democracy, covering its types, selection of leaders, role of the media, and citizens.

The U. S. Senate today

The United States Senate long enjoyed a reputation for high-minded debate and legislative achievement but the broader trend toward political polarization threatens its reputation.

The House of Representatives today

The House of Representatives is one of the two legislative assemblies that make up the U.S. Congress.

What are the branches of democracy?

Offers young readers an introduction to the three branches of government in a democracy.

Ancient Greece

birthplace of democracy
Describes ancient Greece, including its government structure, major achievements and inventions, and rise to power, as well as its lasting influences on the world.

Aung San Suu Kyi

peaceful resistance to the Burmese military junta
2018
When Aung San Suu Kyi was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1991 for working to bring democracy to Myanmar, she was unable to attend the ceremony held in her honor, she was under house arrest for the very work that earned her the prize. Ultimately, Suu Kyi spent fifteen years incarcerated, but her faith in peaceful resistance never wavered. This book explains the struggle to bring democracy to Myanmar, profiles Suu Kyi and her activism, and examines the complexity of her unfolding legacy.
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Does voting matter?

2018
Readers are exposed to the different points of view about this hot-button topic, and they learn to develop their own viewpoint about the democratic process and to back it up with relevant facts.
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