politics and government

"A . . . memoir by progressive trailblazer Ilhan Omar-the first African refugee, the first Somali-American, and one of the first Muslim women, elected to Congress"--Provided by publisher.

"Since the inception of the United States, certain democratic principles have been inherent to the nation's political identity. Theoretically, this means that all citizens should receive equal representation and opportunity. However, income inequality has grown in recent years and shows no signs of slowing. Some argue that the wealthy are given unequal power over the government and society as a whole, creating an oligarchy. The viewpoints in this volume examine the development of the country from political, social, and economic perspectives to determine whether the country can still be considered a democracy"--.

Chronicles the life and career of President Andrew Jackson,discussing his childhood, political career and more.

An in-depth look at the leaders, battles, institutions, and ideals that contributed to the creation of the Declaration of Independence. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.

Explores how settler colonialism and the policies of American Indian genocide helped to form the national identity of the United States. Includes archival images, recommendations for further reading, original maps, and discussion topics.

"Briefly chronicles the often-troubled history of ... seven countries [of Central America]-- Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama--and examines the experiences of those who have left to find a new life in North America"--Provided by publisher.

Looks at the United States Supreme Court, discussing what they do, how to become a Supreme Court justice and more.

"Introduces readers to the political career of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Combines a biography of Modi with an overview of important events in India's history and an explanation of the country's political system. Includes infographics, discussion questions, and a Country Profile feature that lists statistics about India."--Provided by publisher.

This book describes the U.S. state and local governments, including their history and how they work.