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"In the stirring, highly anticipated first volume of his presidential memoirs, Barack Obama tells the story of his improbable odyssey from young man searching for his identity to leader of the free world, describing in strikingly personal detail both his political education and the landmark moments of the first term of his historic presidency--a time of dramatic transformation and turmoil"--
8) Foundations
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Explains the beginnings of the American political system and the basic concepts of a federal republic.
14) Congress
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Explains the role of Congress in the United States government.
16) Argentina
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Presents the geography, history, economy, cities and communities, and people and culture of Argentina. Includes recipes, related projects, and a calendar of festivals.
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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 people from casting ballots or outright stolen votes and sometimes entire elections. Perfect for students who want to know more about voting rights, this nonfiction book contains an extensive view of suffrage from the...
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"Political parties are not mentioned in the Constitution. How did they come about? Why are they important? This handbook examines the two-party system in the United States and how it evolved, with relevant facts and interesting sidebars. Open-ended 'Think About It' questions frame each topic."--Back cover.