Every Vote Matters
The Power of Your Voice, from Student Elections to the Supreme Court
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- $15.99
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- $15.99
Publisher Description
Encourage teens to recognize the importance of voting and making their voices heard in the democratic process with this timely book focused on Supreme Court decisions that came down to a single vote. Chapters examine key Supreme Court rulings and explore how these cases have affected the lives and rights of U.S. citizens—especially teens. Using a straightforward, impartial tone, the authors take a close look at often controversial cases and at the history of voting in the United States. The emphasis is involvement in local and national elections as well as other ways to be an engaged citizen. With an accompanying digital discussion guide, the book is a perfect choice for teachers and youth leaders to offer teens in the upcoming 2016 presidential election cycle.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
The Jacobs, a father-daughter team (who are a judge and a former attorney), examine 15 Supreme Court cases that were decided by one vote. After providing a brief time line of historical impediments to voting rights and some background on the Supreme Court, the Jacobs walk readers through cases that include Evan Miller v. Alabama, regarding the sentencing of juvenile offenders; Goss v. Dwight Lopez, about students' right to due process; and United States v. Antoine Jones, about GPS monitoring and the right to privacy. Clear explanations, relevant supplemental cases, reader-directed questions, and suggested resources help make the legal issues at play relevant and readily accessible. Whether readers finish the book inspired to exercise their own future voting rights, it's a fascinating window into recent U.S. legal history. Ages 13 up.
