democracy

"America is the greatest democracy in the world...isn't it? Author Elizabeth Rusch examines some of the more problematic aspects of our government but, more importantly, offers ways for young people to fix them"--Provided by publisher.

The author argues that American society is leaning toward despotism and totalitarianism and looks back at the twentieth century for examples of how totalitarianism has taken over before.

Offers young readers an introduction to the three branches of government in a democracy. Presented in Spanish.

"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.

"For over 200 years, people have marched, gone to jail, risked their lives, and even died trying to get the right to vote in the United States. Others, hungry to acquire or hold onto power, have gone to extraordinary lengths to prevent people from casting ballets or outright stolen votes and sometimes entire elections. . . . This nonfiction book contains an extensive view of suffrage from the Founding Fathers to the 19th Amendment to the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to today's voter suppression controversies, and explains the barriers people of color, Indigenous people, and immigrants face"--Provided by publisher.

"A nonfiction account of some of the deadliest dictators in modern history"--Provided by the publisher.

"What does it mean to be a part of a national community? This . . . book is designed to help children learn about the values of democracy and community through an age-appropriate lens. Drawing on the fundamental principles of diversity, equality, civic participation, and working together for the common good, the text communicates abstract concepts in a relatable way. Readers will come away feeling empowered to take action and let their voices be heard within their national community"--Provided by publisher.

"Have you ever wondered why presidential candidates need money for their campaigns? How do they get the funds they need to succeed in politics? This book focuses on how and where presidential candidates obtain the money to help them run for the country's highest office. Readers will learn about the history of campaign fund-raising and discover how candidates in different time periods approached it. They'll also learn about historical events, including a recent Supreme Court decision, that changed the nature of fund-raising. Timelines, graphic organizers, and colorful photographs help students visualize the concepts, and sidebars provide additional information to enhance the text"--Provided by publisher.

An introduction to democracy that discusses the origins from the ancient Greeks and Romans through the twenty-first century, and explains how and why democracy thrives, the struggles of women and minorities to gain democratic rights, globalization and other threats, and more.

"Offers a better understanding of what is possible, what we want, and why democracy is so hard to realize"--Amazon.