political participation

Resource guide for children for learning political action skills that can help them make a difference in solving social problems at the community, state, and national levels.

Examines various aspects of American political participation; analyzes the patterns of participation, with five explanations for those patterns based on research findings; and discusses the impact of participation on individuals and on the policies and processes of government.

Discusses the political practices of nineteenth-century Americans, describing the growth and shifts of parties, campaign and election practices, and other aspects from a social, cultural, and historical point of view, using documents such as diaries, letters, novels, and cartoons to explore the political lives of everyday Americans.

Resource guide for children for learning political action skills that can help them make a difference in solving social problems at the community, state, and national levels.

Examines the various types, structures, and functions of government around the world, as well as the evolution of political systems and the factors contributing to their rise and fall.

Journalist Stephen Kiernan discusses the meaning of patriotism and the cultural climate of the United States in the early twenty-first century, and describes the efforts "authentic patriots" whose actions reflect the nation's original purpose.

Fifty celebrities, including Maya Angelou, Tyra Banks, Stuart Scott, and Gabrielle Union, discuss why they think it is important for Americans to vote.