Heing, Bridey

In the ongoing debates surrounding the United States' voting process, few topics are as heatedly discussed as the electoral college. It was established as a safeguard for democracy, but today many fear the electoral college does just the opposite; twice in recent elections the president who won the election did not win the popular vote, and many are concerned that the electoral college has outlasted its relevance. This collection will explore the impact, significance, and history of the electoral college, providing students with a wide-ranging look at what this institution means and key ideas about its future.

Explores the job of a voter, including the process and history of voting, what the electoral college is, and more.

Explores the job of a protester, including the history of famous protests, how they are organized, and more.

Explores the job of jurors, including the process of being chosen, what the job entails, and more.

"The divisive 2016 presidential election suggested the presence of a rift between residents of urban areas and those in rural communities, with fundamental differences in beliefs and values between the two. While the election spurred renewed interest in this divide, the divergence in the perspectives and priorities of urban and rural communities has existed throughout American history. This volume explores how the urban-rural divide came to exist, as well as how it impacts politics, whether technology has decreased or increased this sense of division, and what-if anything-can be done to unify Americans"--Provided by publisher.

Provides different viewpoints on the United States's voting process, including from politicians, courts, advocates, media, and ordinary people.

Provides different viewpoints on the health care debate, including from politicians, courts, organizations, media, and ordinary people.

Explores the troubles of journalists, including the abuse of free media and more.

A book for middle school students about the U.S. Constitution. Includes prompts for exit projects.

When considering the damage caused by the hard power of military intervention, soft power comes across as an appealing alternative. Soft power depends on diplomatically appealing to others to gain favor and influence rather than using coercive force, offering a more peaceful means of engaging in international relations. However, whether soft power is as effective as hard power and how it can be achieved is a source of debate. Through the diverse perspectives in this volume, readers will gain an understanding of the differing perspectives on soft power's efficacy as a political strategy and the ways it can be implemented.