"Election is the process by which people vote for the candidate or proposal of their choice. The basis of democratic government is that citizens have the right to choose the officials who will govern them. Elections thus rank as one of the most important political activities. Elections also serve as a means of peacefully transferring power from one person or group to another." World Book Encyclopedia

Dewey Decimal Call Numbers

• 324
• 301 - history of suffrage

• Ben's Guide to US Government for Kids
• Ben's Guide - Election Process
• Census Facts - 2008 Presidential Election
• Countdown to Election 2008
• Democracy in Action - the 2008 Presidential Campaign
• The Democracy Project
• Election 2008
• Facts about US Elections
• Inauguration FactFile - facts, speeches, oath of office & more
• Kids Voting USA
• Presidents of the United States
• Why is Election Day on a Tuesday?

Internet sites for teachers or parents

• The Democracy Project -resources for teachers
• Electoral College
• Electoral Vote.com - scroll down for mouseover political maps!
• National Student/Parent Mock Election 2008 - a mock election to be held 10/28/08. Includes detailed lesson plans.
• New Hampshire Political Library
• Resources for teaching about Election 2008
• Select Smart 2008 - answer questions about major issues and find out who your "ideal" candidate is!
• The Times looks back: Presidential elections 1896-1996
• Using Children's literature to teach about elections

Keywords for searching the Catalog/OPAC

• Democracy
• Elections
• Electoral College
• Presidents
• Voting

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