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As our country's politicians engage in bitter partisan battles, focused on protecting their own jobs but not on doing the nation's business, and political pundits shout louder and shriller to improve their ratings, it's no wonder that Americans have little faith in their government. But, is America as divided as the politicians and talking heads would have us believe? Do half of Americans stand on the right and the other half on the left with a no-man's-land...
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[2016]
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English
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"Introduces early readers to the concept and practice of voting--with a focus on the American presidency. Learn the basic principles of democracy, how political parties are formed, why Election Day is held in early November, and much, much more"--Amazon.com.
5) Voting
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[2013]
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English
Description
Discusses voting, including who can vote, how a vote is cast, how votes are counted, and why voting is important.
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English
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The comprehensive story of how the Obama administration, Hillary Clinton campaign, and foreign entities tried to sabotage the Trump campaign in the 2016 presidential election. Everyone has an opinion about whether or not Donald Trump colluded with the Russians to defeat Hillary Clinton in 2016. The number of actors involved is staggering, the events are complicated, and it's hard to know who or what to believe. Spygate bypasses opinion and brings...
7) Vote!
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Pub. Date
[2003]
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English
Description
Using a campaign for mayor as an example, shows the steps involved in an election, from the candidate's speeches and rallies, to the voting booth where every vote counts, to the announcement of the winner.
8) Vote for me!
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Pub. Date
[2012]
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English
Description
A satire of American politics finds a donkey and an elephant resorting to just about anything to garner votes, and after all the mud-slinging is done and the votes are tallied, they are both quite surprised by the results.
9) Elections
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English
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"Elections are important events in democratic governments, and voting is a right and a responsibility. Being educated about the election process in an important part of becoming an informed citizen. This text explores the election system, key elections that happen in the United States, the historic path to securing elections for all, and ways people can work together to ensure elections are free and fair today. Each chapter presents crucial aspects...
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Pub. Date
[2018]
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English
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"From ballots to bonfires, from suffrage to stumping, this kid-friendly picture book filled with fun facts and historical trivia shows why voting is so important and why America gets to call its government a body of, by, and for the people."--Provided by publisher.
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English
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"What does it mean to be elected to political office? It means you get to decide how to make a town, a state, or even the whole country a better place to live. But how does someone get elected? And what are the challenges of running for office? Read this book to find out."--P. [4] of cover.
15) Election day
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Pub. Date
2010.
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English
Description
Election Day is an important day when citizens choose a leader. But not every country has elections. Young readers will learn about democracy and its history, how a polling station works, and how votes are counted on election day.
16) The misfits
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Series
Misfits (James Howe) volume 1
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English
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Four students who do not fit in at their small-town middle school decide to create a third party for the student council elections to represent all students who have ever been called names.
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Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
How can you directly impact the government? Vote! Elections are part of the foundation of our democracy. Readers learn how elections work, whether its voting on local rules or electing the President of the United States. The book also highlights why voting is so very important and how kids can become involved, even when they're still years from casting their first vote.
20) Vote
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Pub. Date
2008.
Language
English
Description
Be an eyewitness to the exciting history of representative government, and how elections give power to the people!
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