Special Interests
From Lobbyists to Campaign Funding
From the Series Inside Elections
Special interest groups, lobbyists, political action committees, campaign finance reform—if people on the news are arguing about these subjects, it’s probably an election year. Billions of dollars flow through special interest groups to fund campaigns at local, state, and national levels. Donors, corporations, and committees have the potential to greatly influence political candidates and election results, so the rules surrounding special interest groups and campaign funding should be of great concern to all citizens. Examine opposing viewpoints on some of the key issues and consider for yourself who has—and who should have—a say in the election process.
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978-1-4677-7912-8
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978-1-4677-8524-2
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$29.99 |
| Interest Level | Grade 6 - Grade 8 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 6 |
| Genre | Social Studies |
| Copyright | 2016 |
| Publisher | Lerner Publishing Group |
| Imprint | Lerner Publications ™ |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 64 |
| Publication Date | 2015-08-01 |
| Text Type | Informational/Explanatory |
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| BISACS | JNF043000, JNF052000 |
| Dewey | 622.4'30973 |
| Graphics | Full-color illustrations |
| Dimensions | 6 x 9 |
| Lexile | 1150 |
| ATOS Reading Level | 7.7 |
| Accelerated Reader® Quiz | 178597 |
| Accelerated Reader® Points | 2.0 |
| Features | Bibliography/further reading, Charts/Graphs/Diagrams, Glossary, Index, Photo captions, Reviewed, Sidebars, Table of contents, Teaching Guides, and eSource |
Author: Sandy Donovan
Sandy Donovan has written many nonfiction books for young readers.
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Inside Elections
What’s going on behind the scenes during an election? Readers will explore the inner workings of our political system from a critical thinking perspective. Each book examines key factors that affect the outcome of an election, such as campaign funding, media coverage, the influence View available downloads →
Reviews
VOYA
“[T]he series promises to offer honest and unbiased explanations of ‘common knowledge’ that is not necessarily as common as thought. . . . [P]atrons who need a quick overview of elections facts will find them helpful.”—VOYA
School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
“They are rich with information about all aspects of the election process, going beyond a traditional discussion of the electoral college process. . . . Timely additions on an important subject.”—School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
