The Democracy Owners Manual

Author : Jim Shultz
Publisher : Rutgers University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780813530383
Total Pages : 262 pages
Book Rating : 4.85/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Democracy Owners' Manual written by Jim Shultz and published by Rutgers University Press. This book was released on 2002 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Democracy Owners' Manual is a unique, hands-on guide for people who want to change public policy at the local, state, or national level. A combination of policy and advocacy basics, the book offers a clear presentation of the issues and debates activists are likely to encounter as well as a lucid, example-rich guide to effective strategies and actions.

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Total Pages : 183 pages
Book Rating : 4.87/5 ( download)

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Author : Vote USA
Publisher : Prentice Hall
ISBN 13 : 9780137796205
Total Pages : 312 pages
Book Rating : 4.0X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Democracy written by Vote USA and published by Prentice Hall. This book was released on 1997-09-01 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Kerry Power
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780756789626
Total Pages : 186 pages
Book Rating : 4.21/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Democracy Owner's Manual written by Kerry Power and published by . This book was released on 2005-04-01 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides a detailed overview of how the U.S. Gov't. operates, & provides specific instructions for maintaining it so it won't break down. Written to accommodate all ages, the manual offers insights into the modern applications of America's founding principles, plain-English def's. of the U.S. Constitution & Bill of Rights, & interesting stories that offer the experience of serving as the Pres., as a member of Congress, or as a litigant in the Supreme Court. Analyzes why these institutions sometimes fail, thus exposing many of the tricks of the political & policy making trades. Provides step-by-step instructions for getting involved in our democracy, taking part in a grassroots movement, & forming coalitions that combine the efforts of multiple groups. Illus.

Author : Kerry Power
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781886506046
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.43/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Democracy Owner's Manual written by Kerry Power and published by . This book was released on 1994-07-01 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Bob Graham
Publisher : CQ Press
ISBN 13 : 1506371388
Total Pages : 328 pages
Book Rating : 4.82/5 ( download)

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Download or read book America, the Owner's Manual written by Bob Graham and published by CQ Press. This book was released on 2016-07-15 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 2016, Americans fed up with the political process vented that frustration with their votes. Republicans nominated for president a wealthy businessman and former reality show host best known on the campaign trail for his sharp rhetoric against immigration and foreign trade. Democrats nearly selected a self-described socialist who ran on a populist platform against the influence of big money in politics. While it is not surprising that Americans would channel their frustrations into votes for contenders who pledge to end business as usual, the truth is that we don’t have to pin our hopes for greater participation on any one candidate. All of us have a say—if we learn, master and practice the skills of effective citizenship. One of the biggest roadblocks to participation in democracy is the perception that privileged citizens and special interests command the levers of power and that everyday Americans can’t fight City Hall. That perception is undoubtedly why a 2015 Pew Charitable Trusts survey found that 74 percent of those Americans surveyed believed that most elected officials didn't care what people like them thought. Graham and Hand intend to change that conventional wisdom by showing citizens how to flex their citizenship muscles. They describe effective citizenship skills and provide tips from civic experts. Even more importantly, they offer numerous examples of everyday Americans who have used their skills to make democracy respond. The reader will see themselves in these examples of citizens who chose to be victorious participants rather than tranquil spectators in the arena of democracy. By the end of the book, you will have new confidence that citizen participation is the lifeblood of America -- and will be ready to make governments work for you, not the other way around.

Author : David Pepper
Publisher : St. Helena Press
ISBN 13 : 1662938225
Total Pages : 262 pages
Book Rating : 4.21/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Saving Democracy written by David Pepper and published by St. Helena Press. This book was released on 2023-05-20 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Laboratories of Autocracy walked through the hidden breadth, depth, and intensity of the countrywide attack on democracy. The final chapters outlined thirty steps necessary to fight back. One of the most common responses from readers was—“I skipped to the end. I wanted to get to the solutions.” Saving Democracy is the companion book that skips to the end: —It details how we all can and must play a role in saving democracy at this fraught time. —It explains how all levels of the pro-democracy side, from national political leaders to grassroots activists to everyday Americans, must switch to offense. —It explains how to stay on offense and win on offense. Immediately, and everywhere. But it doesn’t do this at 30,000 feet. It’s a user’s manual, intended to spur action. Your action. After a quick review of the true battle for democracy we are engaged in, each chapter explains how YOU, the reader, can and must play the leading role in lifting democracy. It details the concrete steps individuals and groups can take where you live, lists resources that can help along the way, and offers case studies and best practices that have worked elsewhere. Saving Democracy is structured to challenge and guide each reader—no matter your role in your community or politics or where you work—on how you each can play a more active and effective role in lifting democracy than you might have imagined. Over the course of the book, you will construct your own personal plan to fight for democracy. And when you’re finished, you’ll be ready to get to work.

Author : Bob Graham
Publisher : C Q Press College
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 304 pages
Book Rating : 4.76/5 ( download)

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Download or read book America, the Owner's Manual: Making Government Work For You written by Bob Graham and published by C Q Press College. This book was released on 2009-04 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Watch Senator Graham on The Colbert Report! The Colbert ReportMon - Thurs 11:30pm / 10:30cShe Said, CIA Said - Bob Grahamcolbertnation.com Click here to preview chapter 1.Professors: Order your exam copy today by clicking on the &BAD:"Request an Exam Copy&BAD:" link above.Would you teach someone to play basketball using just chalkboard diagrams? Or would you get them on the court and have them play? In basketball, the answer is easy&BAD:—you do both. So why teach politics only as a spectator sport?Senator Bob Graham believes that students should expand on their classroom learning about the political system: he spurs them to hit the court and actually play the game. If students work on an issue they care about, politics will become a meaningful and positive experience. This short, how-to guide takes students out of theoretical discussions of policy and into a world where they can affect change. Graham&BAD:’s goal is to have students identify a problem, and then walk them through each step from researching the issue, to getting others involved, to engaging the media. Each chapter starts with a real case, showing citizens tackling a step in the process, and ends with a summary checklist and a series of questions that help students put Graham&BAD:’s game plan in action. By offering students concrete guidance, an array of resources, and advice for troubleshooting and overcoming barriers, this compact user&BAD:’s guide gets students way beyond textbook learning.Thirty-five years ago, as a member of the Florida Legislature, Bob Graham took on the challenge of civic education for eighteen weeks at a Miami-area high school. His time as both a governor and a senator has only strengthened his resolve to pique students&BAD:’ curiosity about politics and teach them to get what they want from government.

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 183 pages
Book Rating : 4.48/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Vote USA Democracy Owner's Manual written by and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 183 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Kerry Power
Publisher : Vote U.S.A.
ISBN 13 : 9781886506008
Total Pages : 196 pages
Book Rating : 4.00/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Democracy Owner's Manual written by Kerry Power and published by Vote U.S.A.. This book was released on 1995-09 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: