Virginia
Virginia

Author: Pamela Pollack

Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP

Published: 2002-01-01

Total Pages: 52

ISBN-13: 9780836851250

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Illustrations and text present the history, geography, people, politics and government, economy, and social life and customs of Virginia, which was first colonized by the English in 1607.

Virginia Politics & Government in a New Century: The Price of Power
Virginia Politics & Government in a New Century: The Price of Power

Author: Jeff Thomas

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2016

Total Pages: 1

ISBN-13: 1467137405

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"The modern political landscape of Virginia bears little resemblance to the past. The commonwealth is a nationally influential swing state alongside stalwarts like Florida or Ohio. But with increased power comes greater scrutiny--and corruption. Governor Bob McDonnell received a jail sentence on federal corruption charges, later vacated by the U.S. Supreme Court. Corporate influence on the state legislature and other leaders resulted in numerous ethics violations. Scandal erupted at the prestigious University of Virginia when the school ousted its president amid political drama and intrigue. Author Jeff Thomas reveals the intersection of money, power and politics and the corrosive effect on government in a new era."--Page [4] of cover.

When You Grow Up to Vote
When You Grow Up to Vote

Author: Eleanor Roosevelt

Publisher: Roaring Brook Press

Published: 2018-09-25

Total Pages: 51

ISBN-13: 1250224810

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Eleanor Roosevelt’s book on citizenship for young people now revised and updated for a contemporary audience. In the voice of one of the most iconic and beloved political figures of the twentieth century comes a book on citizenship for the future voters of the twenty-first century. Eleanor Roosevelt published the original edition of When You Grow Up to Vote in 1932, the same year her husband was elected president. The new edition has updated information and back matter as well as fresh, bold art from award-winning artist Grace Lin. Beginning with government workers like firefighters and garbage collectors, and moving up through local government to the national stage, this book explains that the people in government work the voter. Fresh, contemporary, and even fun, When You Grow Up to Vote is the book parents and teachers need to talk to children about how our government is designed to work.

Virginia Politics & Government in a New Century
Virginia Politics & Government in a New Century

Author: Jeff Thomas

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2016-10-24

Total Pages: 223

ISBN-13: 1439658285

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The modern political landscape of Virginia bears little resemblance to the past. The commonwealth is a nationally influential swing state alongside stalwarts like Florida or Ohio. But with increased power comes greater scrutiny--and corruption. Governor Bob McDonnell received a jail sentence on federal corruption charges, later vacated by the U.S. Supreme Court. Corporate influence on the state legislature and other leaders resulted in numerous ethics violations. Scandal erupted at the prestigious University of Virginia when the school ousted its president amid political drama and intrigue. Author Jeff Thomas reveals the intersection of money, power and politics and the corrosive effect on government in a new era.