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"When the Founding Fathers forged the government for the newly independent United States of America, they were careful not to give too much power to any one person or group. The separation of power between the three branches of government is one of the hallmarks of American democracy. This title examines the concept of the separation of power and how it applies to the government of the United States. Text is presented in accessible chunks and supported...
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"Palestinian activist Nada Elia unpacks Zionism, from its hypermilitarism to incarceration, its environmental devastation and gendered violence. She insists that Palestine's fate is linked through bonds of solidarity to other communities crossing racial and gender lines, weaving an intersectional feminist understanding of Israeli apartheid throughout her analysis. She also looks deeper into the interconnectedness of Palestine with Black, migrant,...
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"The US Constitution divides the government into three branches. The country's founders created a system of checks and balances to make sure that no branch could become too powerful. [This book] . . . explores this system, looking at how it works and how it continues to structure the government"--Provided by publisher.
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Briefly explores the life and career of Vladimir Putin, citing his two-decade goal of restoring the Russian Federation's global influence and power. Culminates in Putin's ordering of the invasion of Ukraine in early 2022. Includes photographs and lists of resources for further research.
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"The president of the United States holds the most important office in the country. The person who is elected to fill this position represents the nation's highest commitment to the rule of law. The process by which this job is filled can be hard for struggling readers to grasp, leaving them uninformed. With a focus on simple language and helpful graphics, this title makes the ins and outs of a presidential election easy to understand. Readers will...
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Examines how polarization and misinformation are threatening American democracy and leading to extremism and violence. Also discusses how young Americans can save democracy by being educated, media literate, and involved. Includes color photographs, sidebars, quotes, and further resources.