Bibliograph

Votes of confidence, a young person's guide to American elections, by Jeff Fleischer

Type

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Votes of confidence, a young person's guide to American elections, by Jeff Fleischer

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

resource.interestAgeLevel

Ages: 11-18

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Votes of confidence

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1090704535

resource.readingGradeLevel

Grades: 9 to 12

Responsibility statement

by Jeff Fleischer

Sub title

a young person's guide to American elections

Summary

Every four years, coverage of the presidential elections turns into a horse-race story about who is leading, and who said what then. Fleischer explains the past, present, and future of American elections; how the election process actually works and why it matters; and how young people can become involved-- not just this year, but for years to come. -- adapted from back cover

Table Of Contents

Introduction -- 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

Target audience

juvenile

Classification