Teaches children how government officials are elected, with an overview of the issues that influence elections, the country's political parties, the voting process, and the importance of debates, campaigns, primaries, and national conventions.
Presents a concise study on voting rights in American beginning with the Revolutionary War, and explores several issues in history including the struggles by African and Native Americans and women, national elections, electronic ballots and voting technology, and much more.
Both the donkey and the elephant want your vote and will do anything to get it, including brag, flatter, make silly promises and fling mud, but they are both in for a surprise when the votes are counted.
Using a campaign for mayor as an example, shows the steps involved in an election, from the candidate's speeches and rallies, to the voting booth where every vote counts, to the announcement of the winner.
how today's young voters are building tomorrow's progressive majority
Connery, Michael
2008
Examines how today's younger generations are combining technology and modern social spirit to breathe new life into progressive politics, and explores the impact the youth movement has had on American politics in the twenty-first century and the impact it may have in the future.
Explores the history of the election process from Roman times to the present day, describing why and how people around the world vote, votes for women, and party politics.