In the wake of 9/11, the question of how much the government should tell the people has become a controversial one. Ages 16+.

Open Government (Point/Counterpoint (Chelsea Hardcover))

Politics & Social Sciences

Hudson Jr. JD, David L.

Social Sciences

FACTS ON FILE+

The public education system in the United States has always been a pressing matter, subject to continuous debate. Sweeping educational reforms passed in 2001 sharply divided teachers and policy makers over the direction of our nation's schools. Proponents say the changes increase accountability and open doors to new options for parents of children in failing institutions. Critics charge that the bill's intent and impact are quite different as poor, urban schools are tagged as failures and marked for closure at the same time the students are denied entrance to better-funded, higher-performing schools. Educational Standards clearly and fairly explores both sides of the debate surrounding this critical issue.

Educational Standards (Point/Counterpoint (Chelsea Hardcover))

Chelsea House Publications

Combining practical legal tips with an exhaustive review of the law in the United States, this comprehensive reference answers more than 1,200 questions ranging from Where did the word tort come from? and How are state court judges selected? to Where did the first U.S. Supreme Court meet?Useful advice includes how to find a lawyer, how to file a complaint against a lawyer, how to document discrimination in the workplace, and how to handle oneself in court. Interspersed throughout are fun sidebars highlighting important cases and explanations of legal terms as well as entertaining information on bizarre and frivolous lawsuits, including one where a prisoner in Colorado sued prison officials after he injured himself during an escape attempt.
With a wide range of information suitable for various knowledge bases—from junior high to junior college—this is an ideal source for anyone looking to get a better understanding of the law.

The Handy Law Answer Book (The Handy Answer Book Series)

Reference

VISIBLE INK PRESS+

A Walk through the Ages Our country and the world is changing fast, and a knowledge of history helps us understand the hows, whats, and whys of modern civilization. Fully revised and updated, this new edition of The Handy History Answer Book answers over 1,000 how-what-why questions. A concise guide to all things historical, this feast of facts and compelling stories recounts the revolutionary ideas, acts, and inventions that have changed the world from the Stone Age through the 21st century. The Handy History Answer Book follows the Celts, Vikings, Normans, Huns, and other ancient tribes, surveys early civilizations, including Greek, Chinese, Roman, Mayan, and Egyptian, exhumes the British Empire, tracks the expansion of the United States, and examines the lights, action, cameras and fast-paced swirl of modern life. Politics and war, exploration and settlement, science, religion, arts, technological advances, and more, this book chronicles the big news whenever and wherever it has been made. What was trial by ordeal? When was the flush toilet invented? Who started the Boston Tea Party? What is Gray’s Anatomy? How old is the U.S. income tax? When did mobile phones first come into use?

The Handy History Answer Book (The Handy Answer Book Series)

History

Historical Study & Educational Resources

The Constitution Explained: A Guide for Every American

The United States Constitution is a short document, and it is written in general language, which leaves much of the meaning unwritten and open to interpretation. Dig into this important document and watershed in the history of governments!\nExplore the history, the various clauses, amendments, and interpretations. Understand your rights (and responsibilities)! From the Constitutional Convention to the creation of the Constitution and its eventual ratification, and to the Bill of Rights and the thorny constitutional issues of today, The Constitution Explained: A Guide for Every American covers the history, our founding fathers’ goals, and the varied interpretations of the Constitution that have informed the politics and functioning of the U.S. government. You’ll discover … 
How the Constitution makes the United States of America different from many countries around the world because it gives us a peaceful mechanism to resolve governmental issues The rights and responsibilities of U.S. citizens An in-depth look at the freedoms enshrined in the Bill of Rights “The Miracle at Philadelphia” and “the Great Compromise” The many different methods used to interpret the Constitution Controversial U.S. Supreme Court picks throughout history and how the size and tenure of the Supreme Court justices has long been a contentious issue The remarkable evolution of death penalty jurisprudence The “Bill” Process, Pardon Power, Power of Judicial Review, and other stated and implied powers found in Articles I (Congress), II (Presidency) and III (Judicial) And much, much more! 
A guide to the citizenship and the American government, The Constitution Explained sheds a light on the differing and changing interpretations of the many broadly worded key phrases in the Constitution. You’ll learn how the Constitution has been adopted to different times and various situations. You’ll learn what it does—and does not—promise U.S. citizens. Richly illustrated, it also has a helpful bibliography, glossary, and extensive index. This invaluable resource is designed to help you understand the power and strength of the U.S. Constitution!

Americas

The United States Constitution is a short document, and it is written in general language, which leaves much of the meaning unwritten and open to interpretation. Dig into this important document and watershed in the history of governments! Explore the history, the various clauses, amendments, and interpretations. Understand your rights (and responsibilities)!&nbsp;From the Constitutional Convention to the creation of the Constitution and its eventual ratification, and to the Bill of Rights and the thorny constitutional issues of today,&nbsp;The Constitution Explained:&nbsp;A Guide for Every American&nbsp;covers the history, our founding fathers' goals, and the varied interpretations of the Constitution that have informed the politics and functioning of the U.S. government. You'll discover ... <ul> <li>How the Constitution makes the United States of America different from many countries around the world because it gives us a peaceful mechanism to resolve governmental issues</li> <li>The rights and responsibilities of U.S. citizens</li> <li>An in-depth look at the freedoms enshrined in the Bill of Rights</li> <li>"The Miracle at Philadelphia" and "the Great Compromise"</li> <li>The many different methods used to interpret the Constitution</li> <li>Controversial U.S. Supreme Court picks throughout history and how the size and tenure of the Supreme Court justices has long been a contentious issue</li> <li>The remarkable evolution of death penalty jurisprudence</li> <li>The "Bill" Process, Pardon Power, Power of Judicial Review, and other stated and implied powers found in Articles I (Congress), II (Presidency) and III (Judicial)</li> <li>And much, much more!</li> </ul> A&nbsp;guide to the citizenship and the American government,&nbsp;The Constitution Explained&nbsp;sheds a light on the differing and changing interpretations of the many broadly worded key phrases in the Constitution. You'll learn how the Constitution has been adopted to different times and various situations. You'll learn what it does--and does not--promise U.S. citizens. Richly illustrated, it also has a helpful bibliography, glossary, and extensive index. This invaluable resource is designed to help you understand the power and strength of the U.S. Constitution!

As more is learned about the psychology of sex offences, many people have begun to call for sticter, and sometimes unconventional methods of punishing and rehabilitating offenders. This book takes a balanced approach, exploring this controversial topic from various points of view.

Sentencing Sex Offenders (Point/Counterpoint (Chelsea Hardcover))

Teen & Young Adult

Social Issues

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Open Government (Point/Counterpoint (Chelsea Hardcover))

Educational Standards (Point/Counterpoint (Chelsea Hardcover))

The Handy Law Answer Book (The Handy Answer Book Series)

The Handy History Answer Book (The Handy Answer Book Series)

The Constitution Explained: A Guide for Every American

The Constitution Explained: A Guide for Every American

Sentencing Sex Offenders (Point/Counterpoint (Chelsea Hardcover))