Democracy at Work
Part of the 21st Century Skills Library: Citizens and Their Governments series
This study makes the United States government system - three branches with checks and balances - clear and understandable.
Beyond Government
Part of the 21st Century Skills Library: Citizens and Their Governments series
There are many opportunities for people to make a difference, such as delivering meals to the elderly or volunteering with United Way or the Red Cross. This book encourages people to help out where they can.
Counting Our People
Part of the 21st Century Skills Library: Citizens and Their Governments series
Counting Our People, is a new addition to Cherry Lake's Citizens and Their Governments series. This book, released to coincide with the US census, will help the reader understand the history and importance of counting our people and the impact it has on the way we govern.
Electing Leaders
Part of the 21st Century Skills Library: Citizens and Their Governments series
The importance of the democratic election system is highlighted and people are encouraged to vote.
Homeland Security
Part of the 21st Century Skills Library: Citizens and Their Governments series
Homeland Security discusses why and how the Department of Homeland Security was created and the measures taken by the Department to prevent terrorist attacks within the United States.
Government at Work
Part of the 21st Century Skills Library: Citizens and Their Governments series
All the things governments do at all levels - national, state, and local - are highlighted.
Rights and Values
Part of the 21st Century Skills Library: Citizens and Their Governments series
Our unalienable rights, and efforts to protect them, are a foundation of American government. Those rights, the Bill of Rights, and other protections are described in this book
Local Action
Part of the 21st Century Skills Library: Citizens and Their Governments series
There are many opportunities for people to make a difference, such as delivering meals to the elderly or volunteering with United Way or the Red Cross. This book encourages people to help out where they can.
Voting
Part of the 21st Century Skills Library: Citizens and Their Governments series
The foundation of democracy is the vote of the people. The history of voting in the United States and some of the interesting results are recapped in this book.
Law and Order
Part of the 21st Century Skills Library: Citizens and Their Governments series
All levels of our legal system are described, from the U.S. Constitution and the Supreme Court to local judges, courts, juries, and law enforcement agencies.