democracy

Una exploraci?n del Senado de los Estados Unidos, cubriendo lo que es, su papel, la c?mara del Senado, c?mo se aprueba un proyecto de ley, y m?s.

Presents a practical guide for teachers who wants to bring democratic teaching into their classrooms, and provides examples from a variety of schools around the country on how teachers organized their curriculum around the specific needs of their communities.

Examines the various forms of government that have developed around the world, with a special focus on the rise of democracy.

"Since the inception of the United States, certain democratic principles have been inherent to the nation's political identity. Theoretically, this means that all citizens should receive equal representation and opportunity. However, income inequality has grown in recent years and shows no signs of slowing. Some argue that the wealthy are given unequal power over the government and society as a whole, creating an oligarchy. The viewpoints in this volume examine the development of the country from political, social, and economic perspectives to determine whether the country can still be considered a democracy"--.

David Horowitz argues that Democrats pose threats to freedom, with the rise of socialism and critical race theory, coupled with threats to the Electoral College, Senate, an independent judiciary, and the integrity of the electoral system.

"Answers to over 500 questions about how your federal and state governments work, including the history of the U.S. Constitution, an explanation of citizens' rights outlined in the Bill of Rights, explanations of the operations of the three branches of the U.S. government, U.S. Supreme Court history, a discussion of the Civil Rights Movement, and explanations of your rights and responsibilities as a U.S. citizen"--.

"A picture book about the eye-opening act of voting. A young girl accompanies her mother to their local polling station and pays witness to the commonality of this experience. Her mother gently reinforces the great responsibility and importance of this act, while the girl moves through feelings of excitement, nervousness, and ultimately, invigoration"--Provided by publisher.

"An exploration of the ongoing fight for democracy in the United States, from the American Revolution to the present day"--Provided by publisher.

"It's an open secret that voters in smaller, less populous states have more electoral power than their urban counterparts, so why are these same voters the most eager to leave behind democratic principles? In 'White Rural Rage,' political scientists Thomas Schaller and Paul Waldman explore why, with all of this extra influence, these same voters fail to see real benefits, for instance suffering worse health and education outcomes than larger states, and why they are the most likely to rage against the democratic project the moment elections stop going their way"--Provided by publisher.

"A . . . look at the demise of liberal democracies around the world--and a road map for rescuing our own"--Publisher.