democracy

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democracy

Final battle

the next election could be the last
2022
David Horowitz argues that Democrats pose threats to freedom, with the rise of socialism and critical race theory, coupled with threats to the Electoral College, Senate, an independent judiciary, and the integrity of the electoral system.
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The handy civics answer book

how to be a good citizen
2024
"Answers to over 500 questions about how your federal and state governments work, including the history of the U.S. Constitution, an explanation of citizens' rights outlined in the Bill of Rights, explanations of the operations of the three branches of the U.S. government, U.S. Supreme Court history, a discussion of the Civil Rights Movement, and explanations of your rights and responsibilities as a U.S. citizen"--.
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Show up and vote

2024
"A picture book about the eye-opening act of voting. A young girl accompanies her mother to their local polling station and pays witness to the commonality of this experience. Her mother gently reinforces the great responsibility and importance of this act, while the girl moves through feelings of excitement, nervousness, and ultimately, invigoration"--Provided by publisher.
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Represent

the unfinished fight for the vote
2024
"An exploration of the ongoing fight for democracy in the United States, from the American Revolution to the present day"--Provided by publisher.
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White rural rage

the threat to American democracy
2024
"It's an open secret that voters in smaller, less populous states have more electoral power than their urban counterparts, so why are these same voters the most eager to leave behind democratic principles? In 'White Rural Rage,' political scientists Thomas Schaller and Paul Waldman explore why, with all of this extra influence, these same voters fail to see real benefits, for instance suffering worse health and education outcomes than larger states, and why they are the most likely to rage against the democratic project the moment elections stop going their way"--Provided by publisher.

How democracies die

2019
"A . . . look at the demise of liberal democracies around the world--and a road map for rescuing our own"--Publisher.

Democracy for dinosaurs

a guide for young citizens
2022
"Using accessible dinosaur characters and clear language, [this book] . . . explores key civic values on every adult's mind and helps show young readers how the things they do every single day can be guided by principles we must share in a democratic society: freedom, fairness, the rule of law, equality, respect for free speech, and respect for the truth. By modeling accessible ways to practice being a good citizen, children will understand they are part of their country and that they have an important role to play"--Provided by publisher.
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Fair elections and voting rights

2024
In the United States, citizens elect leaders to represent them in the government. They do so by voting in elections. Voting gives people a say in how the government is run. But not everyone has always had the right to vote. Throughout history, many people had to fight for equal voting rights. Fair Elections and Voting Rights explores US elections, looking at how voting has changed over time and how people keep elections fair.

Strongman

the rise of five dictators and the fall of democracy
2022
"By profiling five of the most notoriously ruthless dictators in history--Adolf Hitler, Benito Mussolini, Joseph Stalin, Mao Zedong, and Saddam Hussein. . . Davis examines the forces in these strongmen's personal lives and historical periods that shaped the leaders they'd become"--Back cover.

Is democracy failing?

a primer for the 21st century
2018
"Explores the state of democracy . . . and whether it remains a viable form of government"--Provided by publisher.

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