With his friend as campaign manager and his former babysitter as running mate, twelve-year-old Judson Moon sets out to become President of the United States.
Discusses the nature of politics in this country and the way people get elected to office. Includes some case histories of elected officials and tips for things you can do to participate in campaigns and elections.
While the popular Tiffany and athletic Charles make increasingly outrageous promises in their campaigns for President of Canine Country Day School, Otto quietly enters the race, vowing only to try to do what students really want.
Discusses the role of conservatives within the American political structure, and examines how the actions taken by conservatives throughout history are affecting the status of Washington in the twenty-first century.
Discusses, through case studies, the development of lobbying as a force in American politics and the methods used by lobbyists to exert pressure on the government.
Explains the process by which Presidential and Vice-Presidential candidates are nominated and discusses the role of campaign financing, primaries, caucuses, and conventions.