We are given the greatest privilege in this country - the right to participate in our own democracy. Yet many of us do not vote in elections, mostly because we don't know enough about the candidates! Well, this book is about to change that. It will be your complete guide to getting to know the candidates for President. Who are they? What do they have to offer? Where do they stand on the issues? These and other important questions will be answered.
Whether you are a seasoned voter or someone who has an interest in getting more involved in the decisions that affect so much of your life, this is the information you need.
This book will be your guide to: 1. Who the candidates are so you can choose the best one for you. 2. How your vote influences all three branches of government: executive, legislative, and judicial. 3. When to vote and how to register. 4. How the election process works. 5. Our nation's founding documents.
Kyra Fischbeck is an attorney concentrating in public policy and federal election law with Powell, Goldstein, Frazer & Murphy in Washington, DC. She previously served in a legislative role with the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives.