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The publication of Thomas Paine's incendiary pamphlet, Common Sense, in January of 1776 proved the tipping point for America's Revolutionary War. This edition features the full text of Thomas Paine's pamphlet, a scholarly Foreword on the social and political significance of the tract, and a Chronology of Thomas Paine's Life.
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Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
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"Donald Trump will be president again, whether he is on the ballot or not. That is because Trumpism is overtaking the Republican Party and will mount a vigorous comeback, potentially in the hands of a savvier successor--The Next Trump. This prophecy will come true, according to Miles Taylor, if we do not learn the lessons of the recent past. With the 2024 election approaching, the formerly "Anonymous" official is back with bombshell revelations and...
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Publisher
Facts On File
Pub. Date
[2006]
Edition
Revised edition.
Physical Desc
xxiii, 613 pages ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
From the Publisher: Throughout history, tyrants, totalitarian states, church institutions, and democratic governments alike have banned books that challenged their assumptions or questioned their activities. Political censorship was even applied to ancient Greek dramas during the Nazi occupation in 1942. Political suppression also occurs in the name of "security" and the safeguarding of official secrets, and is often used as a weapon in larger cultural...
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Series
Publisher
Rourke Educational Media
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
24 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
A state government is the governing body of a state. State government has many responsibilities, such as enacting the laws within a state, creating a budget to work on roads, fund schools, and any other unforeseen emergencies that might occur. This book discusses how the United States is a Federalist government, meaning powers are split between states and the national government.
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English
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Traditional areas of civic agreement are vanishing. We can't agree on what makes America special. We can't even agree that America is special. We're coming to the point that we can't even agree what the word America itself means. "Disintegrationists" say we're stronger together, but their assault on America's history, philosophy, and culture will only tear us apart. Who are the disintegrationists? From Howard Zinn's A People's History of the United...
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Series
Publisher
Rourke Educational Media
Pub. Date
2015
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
24 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 27 cm.
Language
English
Description
The president is the leader of our country. Learn all about the responsibilities of the most important job in our country, the duties of the Cabinet members who advise the president, and the qualifications needed to run for president. Elections, term limits, and how we depend on our president to represent our country as the proud democracy it is are all in a day's work for the United States president!
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Series
Publisher
Rourke Educational Media
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
24 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
Have you ever wondered what the government in your city or town does? Well, this book explains how it is the responsibility of your city or town government to keep you safe and maintain a clean place for you to live. It builds parks, cleans streets, and enforces the laws made by the state government. Learn all about the duties of the government in your city or town, how they rely on police, firefighters, and other local government departments to accomplish...
8) Constitution
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Series
Publisher
Rourke Educational Media
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
24 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
America's founders wanted a government that would protect the people but that would also give them rights and liberties. This book outlines the reasons the Constitution was first written in 1787, and how it has changed to fit our world today.
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Series
Publisher
Rourke Educational Media
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
870L
Physical Desc
24 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
Have you ever wondered just how a bill becomes a law? This book takes you through the many processes the legislative branch of our government must follow to introduce a bill, and the steps it goes through to make it an actual law. The different committees, voting procedures, debates, amendments, and finally to the President's pen which is the last step in making a bill a law! Learn all about how important laws are to our country and keep all of us...
10) Congress
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Series
Publisher
Rourke Educational Media
Pub. Date
2015
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
24 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 27 cm.
Language
English
Description
The United States Congress is the only branch of government chosen exclusively by the people! Made up of the House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate, there are 535 members in Congress. Meeting several times a year in the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C., they work to make laws for our country, as well as many other important tasks. The term limits of House and Senate members are discussed, as well as the qualifications, background, and jobs...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 8.8 - AR Pts: 9
Lexile measure
1110L
Language
English
Description
Examines the Constitutional origins of modern-day political problems and outlines solutions for these issues. Examines the Constitutional origins of modern-day political problems and outlines solutions for these issues. Husband-and-wife team Cynthia and Sanford Levinson take readers back to the creation of this historic document and discuss how contemporary problems were first introduced -- then they offer possible solutions. Think Electoral College,...
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U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Pub. Date
[2012]
Edition
Rev. 02/12.
Physical Desc
102 flash cards : color ; in box 11 x 18 x 3 cm
Language
English
Description
USCIS Civics flash cards: These Civics flash card will help immigrants learn about US history and government while preparing for naturalization test. These flash cards can also be used in the classroom as an instruction tool for citizenship preparation. Important note: on the naturalization test, some answers may change because of elections or appointments. Applicants must be aware of the most current answers to these questions. Applicants must answer...
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