political science

The First Amendment of the US Constitution states that all people have the right to freedom of the speech and the press. This means citizens can speak, write, and publish freely. But there are limits to these rights. People continue to debate what types of speech are protected by the First Amendment. Freedom of Speech and the Press explores these rights, looking at how our understanding of these freedoms continues to change.

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.

Presents an introduction to politics including information on the key branches of government, political history, contemporary issues, and political decision-making"--Provided by publisher.

Provides information about the countries of the world, from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, covering geography, capital, population, history, climate, terrain, country flag, language, and more.

Looks at Alexander Hamilton's philosophy surrounding the founding of the United States, evaluating the thought of this republican and would-be empire builder, the contradictions found in the Federalist Papers and other examples of his writings are explained.

Draws from the papers of Alexander Hamilton, the first U.S. Secretary of the Treasury, to provide an account of his thought on the principles of politics.

The author explains American political thought, discusses America's lack of interest in political theory, and argues against the United States attempting to impose American politics on other countries.

A guide for children that introduces politics, discussing the basic types of governments, the power of public opinion, methods of rhetoric, and more.

"Examines the US government, providing information on everything from the founding of the US government, to the writing of the Constitution, to information on the Biden administration. It covers the executive, legislative, and judicial branches, and spotlight features highlight key individuals who have shaped the US government"--OCLC.