ICS Inter-Community School Library: Individuals & Societies: Democracy

Books in the Library

The Secondary library has books about democracy. Come and have a look!

Democracy by David Downing
ISBN: 9781432902339
Publication Date: 2007
Democracy in Action
ISBN: 0003273458
Vote by Philip Steele; Dorling Kindersley Publishing Staff
ISBN: 0756633826
Publication Date: 2008
Democracy by Liam O'Donnell; Patricia Storm (Illustrator)
ISBN: 9781429667043
Publication Date: 2010

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Here are some good websites about Democracy!

Types of Government
Describes different types of government.
Governmentvs
The popularity of a type of government depends on how widely that government type is adopted or had been adopted across the world.
Democracy Is Born
Athens had a democracy, but that didn't mean that you could choose whether to take part.
What Is a Democracy?
The two main documents of the United States government never mention the word democracy.
Democracy - A Short Introduction
In this lesson you will see what it takes to make a democracy work and why it gives its people so many freedoms and protections.
How does the French political system work and what are the main parties?
The French go to the polls today, (and then again in May) to pick their new president. But why are there two rounds of voting, and why does France also have a prime minister?

Learn about Democracy in BrainPop.

Learn about U.S. Constitution in BrainPop.

Growth of American Democracy, 1789–1850
From 1789 to 1850 the United States established itself as one of the great democracies in the world.
What Is a Democracy?
The two main documents of the United States government never mention the word democracy.
Share America
Explore diversity and culture as you learn about the U.S. government, education, and economic opportunities.
iCivics
iCivics teaches you all about civics and shows you what you can do to be an active member of our democracy.
United States Government
On this page you will find information about the United States. You can get information about the government, geography, population, and laws.

Origins of American Democracy
The tradition of the American fighting man began in the French and Indian Wars and has continued through many conflicts in the U.S. and abroad.
U.S. Government: How It Works Series
This six-part series is an ideal tool for introducing and exploring key aspects of U.S. government and public policy.
The Birth of Democracy | The Greeks
Take a look at ancient Athens, when power was concentrated in aristocratic factions, and intense struggles leads to the birth of the most successful and influential style of society in human history.
Democracy
Democracy is a type of government in which the people of a country hold the power to rule by electing representatives.
Birth of American Democracy
An emergency meeting on July 2nd brings 50 delegates from the Continental Congress together. Ben Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, and John Adams are among those who will ratify the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776.