What Is a Democracy? (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780778753230)

This interesting book describes the characteristics of a democracy, a political system in which the government's power comes from its citizens. Democratic governments around the world are featured to show examples of direct and representative democracy, how elections work, and the different checks and balances put in place to avoid the so-called "tyranny of the majority."

Author: Sue Bright-Moore
ISBN-10: 0778753239
ISBN-13: 9780778753230
Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company
Language: English
Published: 12/15/2012
Pages: 48
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.30lbs
Size: 9.10h x 7.10w x 0.20d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 6.5
Point Value: 1
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 159146 / What Is a Democracy?