{"product_id":"9780358176923","title":"You Call This Democracy?: How to Fix Our Government and Deliver Power to the People","description":"\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor\/Contributor(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003eRusch, Elizabeth\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClarion Books\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\/31\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003eHardcover\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003eNEW\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cb\u003eA 2021 YALSA EXCELLENCE IN NONFICTION FINALIST\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e America is the greatest democracy in the world . . . isn’t it? Author Elizabeth Rusch examines some of the more problematic aspects of our government but, more importantly, offers a roadmap for teen activism and ways for young people to fix them.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe political landscape has never been so tumultuous: issues with the electoral college, gerrymandering, voter suppression, and a lack of representation in the polls and in our leadership have led to Americans of all ages asking, \u003ci\u003eHow did we get here?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe power to change lies with the citizens of this great country—especially teens! Rather than pointing fingers at people and political parties, \u003ci\u003eYou Call This Democracy?\u003c\/i\u003e looks at flaws in the system—and offers a real way out of the mess we are in. Each chapter in this essential guide to civics for teens breaks down a different problem plaguing American democracy, exploring how it’s undemocratic, offering possible solutions (with examples of real-life teens who have already started working toward them), and suggesting ways to effect change—starting NOW!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Guide to the US Government:\u003c\/b\u003e Go beyond the headlines to understand the systems that run the country, from the electoral college to gerrymandering, and discover where the real power lies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVoting Rights Explained:\u003c\/b\u003e Explore the undemocratic flaws in the system, including widespread voter suppression, and learn why your vote matters more than ever.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSocial Justice for Teens:\u003c\/b\u003e Tackle the big questions about fairness and representation in America with a clear-eyed look at what’s broken in our democracy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eReal-World Activism:\u003c\/b\u003e Get inspired by real-life teens who are already making a difference and find actionable steps you can take to start changing the system—today!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Clarion Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43367750009087,"sku":"9780358176923","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0452\/0886\/2873\/files\/9780358176923_s600x595.jpg?v=1781544178","url":"https:\/\/massivebookshop.com\/products\/9780358176923","provider":"MASSIVE BOOKSHOP","version":"1.0","type":"link"}