“Knowledge is in every Country the surest basis of public happiness.”
George Washington
ENLIGHTENED DEMOCRACY
Opponents of the Electoral College are swift to dismiss the institution as outdated and elitist, an anachronism that should be replaced by a direct popular vote. This book, written in straightforward language, examines the institutions role in selecting Presidents across the centuries and comes to a different conclusion the Electoral College protects our republic and promotes our liberty.
UNDER GOD
Tara Ross & Joseph C. Smith Jr.
The most admired man of his age, Washington presided over the Constitutional Convention and was president when religious freedom was enshrined in the Bill of Rights. Washington considered religion essential for the virtue required of self-governing citizens. Though careful not to favor particular sects, he believed that a democracy must not merely accommodate religion but encourage it.
WE ELECT A PRESIDENT
America's unique presidential election system is often misunderstood—and perhaps especially hard to explain to our children. This book will help you and your family discover more about the Electoral College and its remarkable history. Why was it created in the first place? Does it still work today?
SHE FOUGHT, TOO
This book tells age-appropriate stories of sixteen women and girls who contributed to the American war effort, behind the scenes. An index contains more information on each of the girls, for parents and teachers who would like more information. Meet the 15- and 16-year-old girls who made brave dashes in the middle of the night, carrying warnings of British activity.