voting

"Delves into the struggles that people of color have faced when trying to gain the right to vote and exercise this right. This title discusses legislation that helped break down barriers to voting and looks at how people's voting rights are still at risk today"--Provided by publisher.

"When the United States of America began as a country, only white men who owned land could vote. Over the last 230 years, people have fought and protested and even died to expand the right to vote to include every adult over the age of eighteen--in theory. Today, are there ways you can lose your right to vote? And if it's too difficult to vote, can we really say that you still have that right? Voting is the best and sometimes only way Americans can have a say in their government--which is why it's worth fighting for"--OCLC.

Voter disenfranchisement occurs when people who have the right to vote are prevented from doing so. This must-have examines the scope of the problem and discusses recent efforts to stop this violation of civil rights.

Introduces Election Day, including instructions on the voting process, why voting is important, the history of Election Day in the United States, and how other countries observe Election Day.

"[A young reader's adaptation that] chronicles . . . the rollbacks to African American participation in the vote since the 2013 Supreme Court decision that eviscerated the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Known as the Shelby ruling, this decision effectively allowed districts with a demonstrated history of racial discrimination to change voting requirements without approval from the Department of Justice. Focusing on the aftermath of Shelby, Anderson follows the astonishing story of government-dictated racial discrimination unfolding before our very eyes as more and more states adopt voter suppression laws [and] . . . explains how voter suppression works, from photo ID requirements to gerrymandering to poll closures. And with vivid characters, she explores the resistance: the organizing, activism, and court battles to restore the basic right to vote to all Americans as the nation gears up for the 2020 presidential election season"--Provided by publisher.

Examines political participation and voting as fundamental rights in a democracy as well as related issues including voter ID laws and voter apathy. Includes teacher notes.

"An expert on US election law presents an encouraging assessment of current efforts to make our voting system more accessible, reliable, and effective"--Provided by publisher.

"Introduces the reader to the process of voting"--Provided by publisher.

As young people become louder voices for change, some people argue that the voting age should be lowered to younger than the current 18. This title examines arguments on both sides of the debate.

Readers explore opposing points of view about mandatory voting as well as how the requirement is handled in other democracies around the world through unbiased main text, fact boxes, vibrant photographs, and a helpful graphic organizer.