I Voted

Author : Mark Shulman
Publisher : Holiday House
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2021-01-19
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780823447930

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I Voted by Mark Shulman Pdf

With the next presidential election upon us, this witty, nonpartisan book will help explain the concept of voting to the youngest readers. I Voted explains the concept of choosing, individually, and as a group, from making a simple choice: "Which do you like better, apples or oranges?", to selecting a class pet, to even more complicated decisions, like electing community representatives. You may not always get want you want, but there are strategies to better your odds! Serge Bloch's effortless and charming illustrations paired with Mark Shulman's funny and timely text create a perfect resource for discussing current events with your children. Backmatter includes information about the United States electoral process. Selected for the CBC Champions of Change Showcase A Junior Library Guild Selection!

Author : Bonnie Worth
Publisher : Random House Books for Young Readers
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2019-08-06
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780593126486

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One Vote, Two Votes, I Vote, You Vote by Bonnie Worth Pdf

The Cat in the Hat looks at how, why, and who we vote for in a rhyming, nonfiction book that's perfect for Election Day, President's Day, and year-round reading—now with 16 bonus-pages of kid-friendly voting activities! Written in simple rhyme, this Cat in the Hat's Learning Library Book introduces early readers to the concept and practice of voting—with a focus on the American Presidency! Revised to include 16 pages of activities showing kids how to hold their own elections, it's an ideal choice for reading and talking about voting—whether for classroom pet or leader of the free world! Readers will learn the basic principles of democracy; how political parties are made; why Election Day is held in early November; and much more. Fans of the hit PBS show The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That! will be delighted to see the Cat knows as much about history and civic responsiblity as he does about science!

Author : André Blais,Jean-François Daoust
Publisher : UBC Press
Page : 157 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2020-02-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780774862707

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The Motivation to Vote by André Blais,Jean-François Daoust Pdf

Elections are at the heart of our democracy. Understanding citizens’ decisions to vote or to abstain in elections is crucial, especially when turnout is declining. In this book, André Blais and Jean-François Daoust provide an original and elegant model that explains why people vote, based on four factors: political interest, sense of civic duty, perceived importance of the election, and ease of voting. Their findings are strongly supported by empirical evidence from elections in five countries. The analysis is compelling and demonstrates the power of their model to provide a provocative and parsimonious explanation of voter turnout in elections.

Author : Brian Centrone
Publisher : New Lit Salon Press
Page : 25 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2012-10-23
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780988551206

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I Voted for Biddy Schumacher by Brian Centrone Pdf

I Voted for Biddy Schumacher: Mismatched Tales from the Mind of Brian Centrone is a collection of three short stories from up and coming author, Brian Centrone. The collection opens with “The Life and Times of Biddy Schumacher: A Fantastic Story.” In this bizarre and enchanting tale of small town life, readers are introduced to quirky, religious zealot Biddy Schumacher whose decision to run for political office changes the course of her life. In “A Shade of Gray” (INK) independent, spirited Emma must try and find the courage and words to tell her boyfriend, “it’s over.” Finally, the well-received “Exit” (Voyages, Red Rover) completes this trio of stories, taking the reader on a late night car ride while the driver examines his life, friends, and relationships.

Author : D.S. Brown
Publisher : Author House
Page : 453 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2012-08-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781477225271

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Why I Voted for President Barack Hussein Obama Ii by D.S. Brown Pdf

Why did I vote for President Barack Hussein Obama II? It wasnt because he knew how to read well and sounded eloquent on the stage, though this was a very proud change from the last eight years. It wasnt because he had written two books, though this too was something to be proud of, his words in Audacity of Hope truly resonated with me. I didnt vote for him because of his ethnicity, or how he was perceived by the Pop-Life crowd. I voted for Barack Obama in 2008 because I read his platform, and found it to be in common with his book, and his words, which were well, truly very eloquent. However, as an aspiring critical thinker I follow no party or ideology without reservation. My vote must be earned, again, and again, and again. For every vote I consider the past actions of the candidate and what the candidate intends for myself, my family, my community, my state, my nation, and yes the world. Over the course of Barack Obamas Presidency I have been truly astounded by what he has been able to achieve, despite the abject obstruction of todays GOP, which actively wages a social war on America, shameless and arrogant in their position and perspective. I am proud of this President and his record. This book is at times raw and unvarnished, a personal perspective and journey. It is also a legacy for my family, a commemoration of my trip to President Obamas Inauguration. However, it also serves as a clear and concise explanation of why I, an everyday common American who aspires daily to be better than he was before, voted for this President, and why now, at this moment in 2012, President Barack Hussein Obama II continues to earn my vote without equivocation.

Author : Tena Ferrell
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 42 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2008-11-12
Category : Presidential candidates
ISBN : 9780557025152

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Why I Voted for Barack Obama: Our First African-American President by Tena Ferrell Pdf

I am a 67-year-young African-American woman who voted for Barack Obama, and I would like to tell you why Obama was my choice.I have only voted twice in my life; the first time was in 1992 when I voted for Bill Clinton, and the second time was in 2008 when I voted for Barack Obama.This book tells you my reasons, and what led up to my reasons for voting for Barack Obama.

Author : Steven Brams,Peter C. Fishburn
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 211 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2007-06-08
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 9780387498966

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Approval Voting by Steven Brams,Peter C. Fishburn Pdf

This book presents a simple and logical potential electoral reform. Under this system, voters may vote for, or approve of, as many candidates as they like in multicandidate elections. Among the many benefits of approval voting are its propensity to elect the majority candidate, its relative invulnerability to insincere or strategic voting, and a probable increase in voter turnout.

Author : Alexander Keyssar
Publisher : Basic Books
Page : 496 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2009-06-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9780465010141

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The Right to Vote by Alexander Keyssar Pdf

Originally published in 2000, The Right to Vote was widely hailed as a magisterial account of the evolution of suffrage from the American Revolution to the end of the twentieth century. In this revised and updated edition, Keyssar carries the story forward, from the disputed presidential contest of 2000 through the 2008 campaign and the election of Barack Obama. The Right to Vote is a sweeping reinterpretation of American political history as well as a meditation on the meaning of democracy in contemporary American life.

Author : Elections Canada
Publisher : Chief Electoral Officer of Canada
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Political Science
ISBN : PSU:000061501614

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A History of the Vote in Canada by Elections Canada Pdf

Cet ouvrage couvre la période qui va de 1758 à nos jours.

Author : Jan Eichhorn,Johannes Bergh
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 254 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2019-11-27
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9783030325411

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Lowering the Voting Age to 16 by Jan Eichhorn,Johannes Bergh Pdf

This book explores the consequences of lowering the voting age to 16 from a global perspective, bringing together empirical research from countries where at least some 16-year-olds are able to vote. With the aim to show what really happens when younger people can take part in elections, the authors engage with the key debates on earlier enfranchisement and examine the lead-up to and impact of changes to the voting age in countries across the globe. The book provides the most comprehensive synthesis on this topic, including detailed case studies and broad comparative analyses. It summarizes what can be said about youth political participation and attitudes, and highlights where further research is needed. The findings will be of great interest to researchers working in youth political socialization and engagement, as well as to policymakers, youth workers and activists.

Author : Eric Kramon
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 247 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2017-11-02
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781107193727

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Money for Votes by Eric Kramon Pdf

This book explains why vote buying is common in low-income democracies in Africa, and examines its consequences for democratic accountability.

Author : Oregon. Office of the Secretary of State
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 1979
Category : Oregon
ISBN : MINN:31951D028870795

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Oregon Blue Book by Oregon. Office of the Secretary of State Pdf

Author : Cathleen D. Cahill
Publisher : UNC Press Books
Page : 373 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2020-09-29
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781469659336

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Recasting the Vote by Cathleen D. Cahill Pdf

We think we know the story of women's suffrage in the United States: women met at Seneca Falls, marched in Washington, D.C., and demanded the vote until they won it with the ratification of the Nineteenth Amendment. But the fight for women's voting rights extended far beyond these familiar scenes. From social clubs in New York's Chinatown to conferences for Native American rights, and in African American newspapers and pamphlets demanding equality for Spanish-speaking New Mexicans, a diverse cadre of extraordinary women struggled to build a movement that would truly include all women, regardless of race or national origin. In Recasting the Vote, Cathleen D. Cahill tells the powerful stories of a multiracial group of activists who propelled the national suffrage movement toward a more inclusive vision of equal rights. Cahill reveals a new cast of heroines largely ignored in earlier suffrage histories: Marie Louise Bottineau Baldwin, Gertrude Simmons Bonnin (Zitkala-Ša), Laura Cornelius Kellogg, Carrie Williams Clifford, Mabel Ping-Hua Lee, and Adelina "Nina" Luna Otero-Warren. With these feminists of color in the foreground, Cahill recasts the suffrage movement as an unfinished struggle that extended beyond the ratification of the Nineteenth Amendment. As we celebrate the centennial of a great triumph for the women's movement, Cahill's powerful history reminds us of the work that remains.

Author : Jason Brennan
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2012-04-29
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780691154442

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The Ethics of Voting by Jason Brennan Pdf

Cover; Contents; Acknowledgments; INTRODUCTION: Voting as an Ethical Issue; CHAPTER ONE: Arguments for a Duty to Vote; CHAPTER TWO: Civic Virtue without Politics; CHAPTER THREE: Wrongful Voting; CHAPTER FOUR: Deference and Abstention; CHAPTER FIVE: For the Common Good; CHAPTER SIX: Buying and Selling Votes; CHAPTER SEVEN: How Well Do Voters Behave?; AFTERWORD TO THE PAPERBACK EDITION: How to Vote Well; Notes; References; Index. - Nothing is more integral to democracy than voting. Most people believe that every citizen has the civic duty or moral obligation to vote, that any sincere vote is morally acceptable, and that buying, selling, or trading votes is inherently wrong. In this provocative book, Jason Brennan challenges our fundamental assumptions about voting, revealing why it is not a duty for most citizens--in fact, he argues, many people owe it to the rest of us not to vote. Bad choices at the polls can result in unjust laws, needless wars, and calamitous economic policies. Brennan shows why voters have duties to.

Author : Henry M. Robert III,Daniel H. Honemann,Thomas J. Balch
Publisher : PublicAffairs
Page : 848 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2020-08-25
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1541736699

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Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised, 12th edition by Henry M. Robert III,Daniel H. Honemann,Thomas J. Balch Pdf

The only current authorized edition of the classic work on parliamentary procedure--now in a new updated edition Robert's Rules of Order is the recognized guide to smooth, orderly, and fairly conducted meetings. This 12th edition is the only current manual to have been maintained and updated since 1876 under the continuing program established by General Henry M. Robert himself. As indispensable now as the original edition was more than a century ago, Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised is the acknowledged "gold standard" for meeting rules. New and enhanced features of this edition include: Section-based paragraph numbering to facilitate cross-references and e-book compatibility Expanded appendix of charts, tables, and lists Helpful summary explanations about postponing a motion, reconsidering a vote, making and enforcing points of order and appeals, and newly expanded procedures for filling blanks New provisions regarding debate on nominations, reopening nominations, and completing an election after its scheduled time Dozens more clarifications, additions, and refinements to improve the presentation of existing rules, incorporate new interpretations, and address common inquiries Coinciding with publication of the 12th edition, the authors of this manual have once again published an updated (3rd) edition of Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised In Brief, a simple and concise introductory guide cross-referenced to it.