Votes of Confidence, 2nd Edition: A Young Person's Guide to American Elections
Every two years, media coverage of American elections turns into a horse-race story about who's leading the polls and who said what when. Give young adult readers clear explanations about how our election process actually works, why it matters, and how they can become involved. Using real-world examples and anecdotes, this book provides readers with thorough, nonpartisan explanations about primaries, the electoral college, checks and balances, polls, fundraising, and more. Updated with statistics and details from the 2018 elections, the revised second edition will prepare the next generation of voters for what is sure to be a fascinating 2020 election cycle.
Ideal for grades 6 - 12
Table of Contents:
- American Government 101
- How Voting Works
- Party Time: The Role of Political Parties in U.S. Politics
- Voting (With Confidence)
- What's Going On? Polls, Debates, Money, and Ballot Measures
- More Ways to Get Involved
ISBN 9781541578975, paperback
Book Title | Votes of Confidence, 2nd Edition: A Young Person's Guide to American Elections |
Publisher: | MISC SA |
ISBN |
Every two years, media coverage of American elections turns into a horse-race story about who's leading the polls and who said what when. Give young adult readers clear explanations about how our election process actually works, why it matters, and how they can become involved. Using real-world examples and anecdotes, this book provides readers with thorough, nonpartisan explanations about primaries, the electoral college, checks and balances, polls, fundraising, and more. Updated with statistics and details from the 2018 elections, the revised second edition will prepare the next generation of voters for what is sure to be a fascinating 2020 election cycle.
Ideal for grades 6 - 12
Table of Contents:
- American Government 101
- How Voting Works
- Party Time: The Role of Political Parties in U.S. Politics
- Voting (With Confidence)
- What's Going On? Polls, Debates, Money, and Ballot Measures
- More Ways to Get Involved
ISBN 9781541578975, paperback