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K-12 Study Guide

Democracy, Elections & Government for grades 6-12: Multcolib School Corps

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Books and web resources about democracy, elections, branches of government, the U.S. Constitution and how government works for grades 6-12. A custom book list created by Multnomah County Library School Corps librarians. Are you a teacher that lives or works in Multnomah County? Need a custom booklist? https://multcolib.org/assignment-alert -- Barbara H

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Multnomah County Elections Resources and Printed Materials page

https://www.multco.us/elections/resources-and-printed-materials

Web Resource

Includes links to a Ranked Choice Voting comic in English, Chinese, Russian, Spanish, Somali, Ukrainian and Vietnamese Includes links to a Ranked Choice Voting comic in English, Chinese, Russian, Spanish, Somali, Ukrainian and Vietnamese Show less

Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) -- Multnomah County Elections

https://www.multco.us/elections/ranked-choice-voting-rcv

Web Resource

Information about Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) for City of Portland candidate contests (Nov. 2024) and for Multnomah County candidate contests (Nov. 2026) -- includes an explanatory video and links to a sample RCV ballot. Information about Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) for City of Portland candidate contests (Nov. 2024) and for Multnomah County candidate contests (Nov. 2026) -- includes an explanatory video and links to a sample RCV ballot. Show less

How does vote-by-mail work? | Multnomah County

https://www.multco.us/voter-education-and-outreach/how-does-vote-mail-work%E2%80%8B

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Follow these six easy steps and to successfully vote by mail. Follow these six easy steps and to successfully vote by mail. Show less

iCivics.org Election Headquarters

https://vision.icivics.org/election/?utm_campaign=2024%20Presidential%20Election&utm_source=ppc&utm_term=why%20voting%20matters&utm_campaign=2024+Fall+Elections&utm_source=adwords&utm_medium=ppc&hsa_acc=7036293931&hsa_cam=21590904865&hsa_grp=166130249756&hsa_ad=709768728871&hsa_src=g&hsa_tgt=kwd-348667814636&hsa_kw=why%20voting%20matters&hsa_mt=b&hsa_net=adwords&hsa_ver=3&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwreW2BhBhEiwAavLwfERlNz_9kXqEBKA3wlbjSD8zzYU_uoCbmg7lZFq12BNoOofhHCzqrRoCUcUQAvD_BwE

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Drawing the Vote

Drawing the Vote

An Illustrated Guide to Voting in America

by Jenkins, Tommy

Graphic Novel - 2020

"Drawing the Vote, an original graphic novel, looks at the history of voting rights in the United States, and how it has affected the way we vote today" grades 8 & up "Drawing the Vote, an original graphic novel, looks at the history of voting rights in the United States, and how it has affected the way we vote today" grades 8 & up Show less

"Drawing the Vote, an original graphic novel, looks at the history of voting rights in the United States, and how it has affected the way we vote today" grades 8 & up "Drawing the Vote, an original graphic novel, looks at the history of voting rights in the United States, and how it has affected the way we vote today" grades 8 & up Show less

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Votes of Confidence

Votes of Confidence

A Young Person's Guide to American Elections

by Fleischer, Jeff

Book - 2024

A primer of how US election processes came to be and how they work -- updated for 2024. Grades 6 & up A primer of how US election processes came to be and how they work -- updated for 2024. Grades 6 & up Show less

A primer of how US election processes came to be and how they work -- updated for 2024. Grades 6 & up A primer of how US election processes came to be and how they work -- updated for 2024. Grades 6 & up Show less

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Get Out and Vote!

Get Out and Vote!

How You Can Shape the Future

by MacLeod, Elizabeth

Book - 2023

"Dive into the past, present and future of voting around the world." Includes profiles of young activists. "Dive into the past, present and future of voting around the world." Includes profiles of young activists. Show less

"Dive into the past, present and future of voting around the world." Includes profiles of young activists. "Dive into the past, present and future of voting around the world." Includes profiles of young activists. Show less

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Your Vote Matters

Your Vote Matters

How We Elect the US President

by Katzman, Rebecca

Book - 2024

"Your Vote Matters walks readers through all the ins and outs of voting in America--and more specifically, voting in presidential elections." "Your Vote Matters walks readers through all the ins and outs of voting in America--and more specifically, voting in presidential elections." Show less

"Your Vote Matters walks readers through all the ins and outs of voting in America--and more specifically, voting in presidential elections." "Your Vote Matters walks readers through all the ins and outs of voting in America--and more specifically, voting in presidential elections." Show less

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The Facts About Election and Voter Fraud

The Facts About Election and Voter Fraud

by Rockler, Naomi

Book - 2024

“Many Americans—including legislators—overestimate how common voter and election fraud are” -- Rockler uses documentation to prove her point." grades 6& up “Many Americans—including legislators—overestimate how common voter and election fraud are” -- Rockler uses documentation to prove her point." grades 6& up Show less

“Many Americans—including legislators—overestimate how common voter and election fraud are” -- Rockler uses documentation to prove her point." grades 6& up “Many Americans—including legislators—overestimate how common voter and election fraud are” -- Rockler uses documentation to prove her point." grades 6& up Show less

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Election Manipulation

Election Manipulation

Is America's Voting System Secure?

by Allen, John

Book - 2020

"In a democracy that prides itself on free and fair elections, it is vital that American citizens not lose faith in the integrity of the election. Ex...Show more "In a democracy that prides itself on free and fair elections, it is vital that American citizens not lose faith in the integrity of the election. Experts say federal and state governments must approach the threat of election interference with more urgency." grades 9 & up Show less

"In a democracy that prides itself on free and fair elections, it is vital that American citizens not lose faith in the integrity of the election. Ex...Show more "In a democracy that prides itself on free and fair elections, it is vital that American citizens not lose faith in the integrity of the election. Experts say federal and state governments must approach the threat of election interference with more urgency." grades 9 & up Show less

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One Person, No Vote

One Person, No Vote

How Not All Voters Are Treated Equally

by Anderson, Carol (Carol Elaine)

Book - 2019

Chronicles the rollbacks to African American participation in the vote since the 2013 Supreme Court decision that eviscerated the Voting Rights Act of 1965. grades 6 & up Chronicles the rollbacks to African American participation in the vote since the 2013 Supreme Court decision that eviscerated the Voting Rights Act of 1965. grades 6 & up Show less

Chronicles the rollbacks to African American participation in the vote since the 2013 Supreme Court decision that eviscerated the Voting Rights Act of 1965. grades 6 & up Chronicles the rollbacks to African American participation in the vote since the 2013 Supreme Court decision that eviscerated the Voting Rights Act of 1965. grades 6 & up Show less

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Your Freedom, your Power

Your Freedom, your Power

A Kid's Guide to the First Amendment

by Matulli, Allison

Book - 2023

"If the First Amendment is everywhere in their lives, shouldn't kids know more about it?" grades 6 & up "If the First Amendment is everywhere in their lives, shouldn't kids know more about it?" grades 6 & up Show less

"If the First Amendment is everywhere in their lives, shouldn't kids know more about it?" grades 6 & up "If the First Amendment is everywhere in their lives, shouldn't kids know more about it?" grades 6 & up Show less

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You Call This Democracy?

You Call This Democracy?

How to Fix Our Government and Deliver Power to the People

by Rusch, Elizabeth

Book - 2020

"Author Elizabeth Rusch examines some of the more problematic aspects of our government but, more importantly, offers ways for young people to fix them" grades 6 & up "Author Elizabeth Rusch examines some of the more problematic aspects of our government but, more importantly, offers ways for young people to fix them" grades 6 & up Show less

"Author Elizabeth Rusch examines some of the more problematic aspects of our government but, more importantly, offers ways for young people to fix them" grades 6 & up "Author Elizabeth Rusch examines some of the more problematic aspects of our government but, more importantly, offers ways for young people to fix them" grades 6 & up Show less

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We the People

We the People

by Lewis, Aura

Book - 2020

"See the U.S. Constitution in a new light with this bold, modern and accessible illustrated guide to the document that helped define democracy." -- gr 5 & up "See the U.S. Constitution in a new light with this bold, modern and accessible illustrated guide to the document that helped define democracy." -- gr 5 & up Show less

"See the U.S. Constitution in a new light with this bold, modern and accessible illustrated guide to the document that helped define democracy." -- gr 5 & up "See the U.S. Constitution in a new light with this bold, modern and accessible illustrated guide to the document that helped define democracy." -- gr 5 & up Show less

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Gaining U.S. Citizenship

Gaining U.S. Citizenship

by Bruegl, Heather

Book - 2024

"Readers will come to understand how legal status affected the lives and opportunities of Indigenous peoples throughout American history." Part of the Racial Justice in America: Indigenous Peoples series. Grades 5 & up "Readers will come to understand how legal status affected the lives and opportunities of Indigenous peoples throughout American history." Part of the Racial Justice in America: Indigenous Peoples series. Grades 5 & up Show less

"Readers will come to understand how legal status affected the lives and opportunities of Indigenous peoples throughout American history." Part of the Racial Justice in America: Indigenous Peoples series. Grades 5 & up "Readers will come to understand how legal status affected the lives and opportunities of Indigenous peoples throughout American history." Part of the Racial Justice in America: Indigenous Peoples series. Grades 5 & up Show less

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For Which We Stand

For Which We Stand

How Our Government Works and Why It Matters

by Foster, Jeff

Book - 2020

"Now more than ever, it's so important for everyone to understand our government: where it came from, how it works, and how we can bring about change." Grades 3 & up "Now more than ever, it's so important for everyone to understand our government: where it came from, how it works, and how we can bring about change." Grades 3 & up Show less

"Now more than ever, it's so important for everyone to understand our government: where it came from, how it works, and how we can bring about change." Grades 3 & up "Now more than ever, it's so important for everyone to understand our government: where it came from, how it works, and how we can bring about change." Grades 3 & up Show less

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We're Better Than This

We're Better Than This

My Fight for the Future of Our Democracy

by Cummings, Elijah

Book - 2021

"Elijah utilized the momentum of the civil rights movement to overcome the obstacles of poverty and racism to effect change at a time when our country so badly needed it." grades 4 & up "Elijah utilized the momentum of the civil rights movement to overcome the obstacles of poverty and racism to effect change at a time when our country so badly needed it." grades 4 & up Show less

"Elijah utilized the momentum of the civil rights movement to overcome the obstacles of poverty and racism to effect change at a time when our country so badly needed it." grades 4 & up "Elijah utilized the momentum of the civil rights movement to overcome the obstacles of poverty and racism to effect change at a time when our country so badly needed it." grades 4 & up Show less

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Give Us the Vote!

Give Us the Vote!

Over Two Hundred Years of Fighting for the Ballot

by Rubin, Susan Goldman

Book - 2020

"Contains an extensive view of suffrage from the Founding Fathers to the 19th Amendment to the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to today's voter suppression controversies" grades 6 & up "Contains an extensive view of suffrage from the Founding Fathers to the 19th Amendment to the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to today's voter suppression controversies" grades 6 & up Show less

"Contains an extensive view of suffrage from the Founding Fathers to the 19th Amendment to the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to today's voter suppression controversies" grades 6 & up "Contains an extensive view of suffrage from the Founding Fathers to the 19th Amendment to the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to today's voter suppression controversies" grades 6 & up Show less

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Women Win the Vote!

Women Win the Vote!

19 for the 19th Amendment

by Kennedy, Nancy B.

Book - 2020

"A bold new collection showcasing the trailblazing individuals who fought for women's suffrage, honoring the Nineteenth Amendment's centennial anniversary. " grades 5 & up "A bold new collection showcasing the trailblazing individuals who fought for women's suffrage, honoring the Nineteenth Amendment's centennial anniversary. " grades 5 & up Show less

"A bold new collection showcasing the trailblazing individuals who fought for women's suffrage, honoring the Nineteenth Amendment's centennial anniversary. " grades 5 & up "A bold new collection showcasing the trailblazing individuals who fought for women's suffrage, honoring the Nineteenth Amendment's centennial anniversary. " grades 5 & up Show less

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This Is Our Constitution

This Is Our Constitution

Discover America With A Gold Star Father

by Khan, Khizr

Book - 2017

"The author traces his family's experiences immigrating to the U.S. to introduce the Constitution and the Bill of Rights, explaining how it represents America's democratic values " grades 6 & up "The author traces his family's experiences immigrating to the U.S. to introduce the Constitution and the Bill of Rights, explaining how it represents America's democratic values " grades 6 & up Show less

"The author traces his family's experiences immigrating to the U.S. to introduce the Constitution and the Bill of Rights, explaining how it represents America's democratic values " grades 6 & up "The author traces his family's experiences immigrating to the U.S. to introduce the Constitution and the Bill of Rights, explaining how it represents America's democratic values " grades 6 & up Show less

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Fault Lines in the Constitution

Fault Lines in the Constitution

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

by Levinson, Cynthia

Book - 2017

"Gridlock! Gerrymandering! The Electoral college! How did our government get so complicated? As it turns out, many of the issues we struggle with today have their roots in the creation of the United States Constitution." grades 6& up "Gridlock! Gerrymandering! The Electoral college! How did our government get so complicated? As it turns out, many of the issues we struggle with today have their roots in the creation of the United States Constitution." grades 6& up Show less

"Gridlock! Gerrymandering! The Electoral college! How did our government get so complicated? As it turns out, many of the issues we struggle with today have their roots in the creation of the United States Constitution." grades 6& up "Gridlock! Gerrymandering! The Electoral college! How did our government get so complicated? As it turns out, many of the issues we struggle with today have their roots in the creation of the United States Constitution." grades 6& up Show less

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Know your Rights!

Know your Rights!

A Modern Kid's Guide to the American Constitution

by Barcella, Laura

Book - 2018

"How does the Constitution affect YOU, and what exactly are YOUR rights? This book aims to answer those questions " grades 4 & up "How does the Constitution affect YOU, and what exactly are YOUR rights? This book aims to answer those questions " grades 4 & up Show less

"How does the Constitution affect YOU, and what exactly are YOUR rights? This book aims to answer those questions " grades 4 & up "How does the Constitution affect YOU, and what exactly are YOUR rights? This book aims to answer those questions " grades 4 & up Show less

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Roses and Radicals

Roses and Radicals

The Epic Story of How American Women Won the Right to Vote

by Zimet, Susan

Book - 2018

"A history of the women's movement and the fight to ratify the 19th Amendment-giving women the right to vote" grades 6 & up "A history of the women's movement and the fight to ratify the 19th Amendment-giving women the right to vote" grades 6 & up Show less

"A history of the women's movement and the fight to ratify the 19th Amendment-giving women the right to vote" grades 6 & up "A history of the women's movement and the fight to ratify the 19th Amendment-giving women the right to vote" grades 6 & up Show less

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The Media's Role in Democracy

The Media's Role in Democracy

by Keppeler, Jill

eBook - 2019

"This book uses real-life examples and historical facts to show young readers how the media plays a key role in democracy and how that role has changed over our history." -- ebook "This book uses real-life examples and historical facts to show young readers how the media plays a key role in democracy and how that role has changed over our history." -- ebook Show less

"This book uses real-life examples and historical facts to show young readers how the media plays a key role in democracy and how that role has changed over our history." -- ebook "This book uses real-life examples and historical facts to show young readers how the media plays a key role in democracy and how that role has changed over our history." -- ebook Show less

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The Two-Party System in the United States

The Two-Party System in the United States

by Krasner, Barbara

eBook - 2018

"To many, bipartisanship is a fundamental aspect of American democracy -- However, in a 2015 poll, 43 percent of Americans identified with neither party" -- ebook "To many, bipartisanship is a fundamental aspect of American democracy -- However, in a 2015 poll, 43 percent of Americans identified with neither party" -- ebook Show less

"To many, bipartisanship is a fundamental aspect of American democracy -- However, in a 2015 poll, 43 percent of Americans identified with neither party" -- ebook "To many, bipartisanship is a fundamental aspect of American democracy -- However, in a 2015 poll, 43 percent of Americans identified with neither party" -- ebook Show less

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