Spotlight On Civic Action
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Social Activism
Working Together to Create Change in Our Society
by Beatrice Mortmain
Part of the Spotlight On Civic Action series
What can you do if you feel strongly about an issue or cause in your community? In this educational text, readers will learn about social activism and how they can participate in inspiring positive changes for our society. They'll discover how to advocate for the changes they wish to see in society by raising awareness, petitioning, protesting, demonstrating, and garnering support. The thought-provoking content engages readers in curricular social studies. Primary sources bring the subject matter into sharp and fascinating focus.
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Constitutional Democracy
by Elise Collier
Part of the Spotlight On Civic Action series
What does it mean to be part of a constitutional democracy? In this educational text, readers will learn about the founding principles of democracy, why and how political authority is limited, and how institutions operate and interact in this form of government. Instilling young readers with a greater understanding of the structures, powers, and limits of government that affect their daily lives as Americans, this text covers key elementary social studies concepts.
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Why Voting Matters
by Kip Almasy
Part of the Spotlight On Civic Action series
How do citizens make their voices heard? There is perhaps no greater example of democracy in action than voting. Historically, marginalized groups were excluded from the equal citizenship represented by suffrage. Readers will study the importance of voting, the history of the vote being denied to minority groups, how those groups struggled to attain that right, and what voting means to American citizens today. The comprehensive subject matter supplements the elementary social studies curriculum. Primary sources and full-color photographs make the information pop.
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Majority Rule vs. Individual Rights
by Erika Meersman
Part of the Spotlight On Civic Action series
The U.S. government is commonly characterized as being comprised of the Republican Party and the Democratic Party. These two parties have differing views of how the government should be run, therefore creating a divide in legislative processes. Majority rule refers to a democracy being governed by decisions upon which a greater portion of people has agreed. However, U.S. citizens have basic and inalienable rights that can't be violated by the government. This book explores these basic and inalienable rights in relation to majority rule, and provides insight to how these concepts are laid out in the U.S. Constitution.
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The Importance of Jury Service
by Kaisa Walker
Part of the Spotlight On Civic Action series
The U.S. Constitution guarantees citizens the right to fair trials by jury. However, without people to participate in jury service these fair trials would be impossible. Jurors and judges work together to determine the fate of criminal and civil cases. The people chosen to serve on a jury come from all backgrounds to provide a proper representation of the U.S. population. This book explains every aspect of jury service, from juror selection to juror duties. Information about the history of U.S. trials by jury aids readers in understanding the importance of this civic duty.
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Civic Engagement
How Individuals and Institutions Interact
by Joyce McCormick
Part of the Spotlight On Civic Action series
In an era when Democrats and Republicans in the United States often disagree on key concepts, understanding how individuals and institutions interact to work toward the common good has never been more important. This informative text takes an in-depth look at civic engagement in the United States, focusing on institutions such as the news media, political parties, and the U.S. Postal Service. Primary sources give readers a better understanding of how U.S. citizens and their government have interacted throughout history to create positive change for the people. This important early elementary social studies subject is covered in rich detail and enhanced with full-color images on each page.
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Understanding U.S. Elections and the Electoral College
by Grace Houser
Part of the Spotlight On Civic Action series
It may be surprising to learn that U.S. citizens don't directly vote for their president. The president is actually elected by the Electoral College, a system that has been the subject of great debate in recent years. This informational book explains what the Electoral College is, how it works, and why it was established. Full-color photographs and primary sources help readers make valuable connections with the text. Students will be encouraged to think critically and ask important questions about our nation's election system.
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Separation of Powers
The Importance of Checks and Balances
by Jack Reader
Part of the Spotlight On Civic Action series
When the Founding Fathers drew up the Constitution, they envisioned a system of government in which no single person had all the power. In this fact-filled book, readers will learn about the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of the U.S. government. Students will learn what each branch does and how they work together to keep our country running through a system of checks and balances. Primary sources enrich the text and bring history to life. Students will enjoy learning about this important early elementary social studies subject.
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Civic Roles in the Community
How Citizens Get Involved
by Cassandra Richards
Part of the Spotlight On Civic Action series
Being a part of a community is a privilege. In this informative and inspiring text, readers will learn about the responsibilities and benefits of active citizenship. This volume covers ways to become an informed citizen, how to make your voice heard in the community, how to affect change, and the roles of public servants in the community. The direct language and appealing photographs will hold readers' attention, reinforcing concepts covered in elementary social studies curriculum.
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Community Service and Volunteering
by Marco Andres
Part of the Spotlight On Civic Action series
One of the easiest ways to be an active and involved citizen is to volunteer your time and services in your community. Readers will learn about the importance of community service and volunteering. This interesting social studies subject is brought to life through primary sources and full-color photographs. After reading this informative text, students will have a better understanding of ways they can become active citizens, such as by volunteering at a homeless shelter, donating to a food bank, or helping to build a house. Readers will be excited to go out and give back to their communities.
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Building Consensus
Respecting Different Points of View
by Amanda McCulloch
Part of the Spotlight On Civic Action series
It can be difficult to take each person's ideas into consideration when trying to make a decision. However, respecting different points of view is essential to coming to a consensus. The U.S. government governs by consensus, meaning that it takes into consideration all the relationships between each branch of the federal government as well as the federal government's relationship to each state government. On a smaller scale, students will understand how reaching a consensus can help reach a decision by making each person involved in a decision feel as though their point of view has value.
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Civic Virtue
Honesty, Mutual Respect, and Cooperation
by Gerard van Ark
Part of the Spotlight On Civic Action series
The development of the U.S. Constitution was influenced by tenets of a republican government. Civic virtue, or concern for the common good, guides how U.S. citizens go about living their daily lives. This book defines civic virtue and gives concrete examples of civic virtue in practice. Civic virtue requires citizens to put the common good ahead of their own personal desires to make sure that the republican government operates fairly for all citizens. The Constitution stresses the importance of the government existing for the people and being run by the people, which of course heavily relies upon the peoples' interpretation of Civic virtue.
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