Winners and Losers: How Elections Work in America
By Jules Archer and Kathleen Krull
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Are political parties in America really different, or are affiliations based mostly on emotion and history?
What does party loyalty mean? Should you vote for the candidate or the party?
Do you have the right to participate in elections when you are under eighteen?
Even young readers can do their part in elections. Being informed is the first step in taking part in choosing the leaders of tomorrow. Voting is a fundamental American right, and this book gives young people the tools necessary to be active participants in the process.
Jules Archer
Jules Archer was one of the most respected names in nonfiction for young people. During his lifetime he published over seventy books, which have been translated into twelve languages throughout the world.
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