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• The Bill of Obligations

  the Ten Habits of Good Citizens

  Haass, Richard,

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  These obligations re-envision what it means to be an American citizen. They are not a burden, but rather commitments that we make to fellow citizens and to the government to uphold our democracy. Through an expert blend of civics, history,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Civic Minded

  What Everyone Should Know About the US Government

  Fleischer, Jeff,

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  Features compelling, well-researched text and accompanying sidebars, this handy guidebook offers an accessible overview of big US civics topics, including federal programs, international relations, and more.

• Drawing the Vote

  An Illustrated Guide to Voting in America

  Jenkins, Tommy, 1972-

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  Explore the history of voting rights in the United States and how it affects the way we vote today.

• Fault Lines in the Constitution

  the Framers, Their Fights, and the Flaws That Affect Us Today

  Levinson, Cynthia,

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  The authors don't tackle every aspect of the Constitution, but they make a good and solid point that the framers of our government were neither perfect nor in perfect agreement. It makes a good case for modern-day citizens to be more…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• A Firehose of Falsehood

  the Story of Disinformation

  Kanefield, Teri, 1960-

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  Democracy draws its authority from laws instead of the whim of a tyrant. For a democracy to survive, its citizens must preserve and defend truth. This story shows how disinformation has been used throughout history, and breaks down…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Give Us the Vote!

  Over Two Hundred Years of Fighting for the Ballot

  Rubin, Susan Goldman

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  For over 200 years, people have marched, gone to jail, risked their lives, and even died trying to get the right to vote in the United States. Others, hungry to acquire or hold onto power, have gone to extraordinary lengths to prevent…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Handy Civics Answer Book

  How to Be a Good Citizen

  Hudson, David L., 1969-

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  Answers to over 500 questions about how your federal and state governments work, as well as explanations of your rights and responsibilities as a U.S. citizen.

• Palaces for the People

  How Social Infrastructure Can Help Fight Inequality, Polarization, and the Decline of Civic Life

  Klinenberg, Eric,

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  The future of democratic societies rests not only on shared values but also on shared "social infrastructure." Libraries, childcare centers, bookstores, coffee shops, pools, and parks promote crucial, sometimes life-saving connections…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Represent

  the Unfinished Fight for the Vote

  Dyson, Michael Eric,

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  Read about the electrifying and continuing fight for voting rights--and discover your place in it--in this dramatic exploration of American democracy.

• The Science of Elections

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  This volume offers readers an inside look at how data and technology impact elections and influence campaigns. It also explores the psychological aspects of voting, political forecasting, and the limitations to predicting the outcomes of…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Verified

  How to Think Straight, Get Duped Less, and Make Better Decisions About What to Believe Online

  Caulfield, Mike,

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  An informative, approachable guide to navigating the internet. With this illustrated tool kit, readers will learn to identify red flags, get quick context, and make better use of common tools like Google and Wikipedia that have the ability…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Votes of Confidence

  a Young Person's Guide to American Elections

  Fleischer, Jeff

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  Find clear explanations about how our election process actually works, why it matters, and how you can become involved.

• You Call This Democracy?

  How to Fix Our Government and Deliver Power to the People

  Rusch, Elizabeth,

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  A book that encourages the reader to get involved in a variety of democratic processes and offers resources to do so.