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Who's your candidate? Choosing government leadersLinde, Barbara M.
Summary: "A Supreme Court justice's first job is upholding the US Constitution. The path to becoming an esteemed justice is long and the process for appointment can be very controversial. In addition to an introduction to this important branch of the US government, the main content and complementary sidebars relate becoming a justice to positions of student leadership readers themselves may hold."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 347 LINCopies Available at Interlochen
1 available in JT Non-Fiction, Call number: JT Gvo Who LindeMahoney, Emily Jankowski
Summary: "A state governor is the leader of all the people of a state, just like a leader of an organization speaks for its people. Being a leader in a school or community organization is a great experience, but it takes a lot of work. The road to becoming a politician can seem complicated, especially when you think about being elected. With content that explores the role of the state governor, who is...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 352 MAHCopies Available at Interlochen
1 available in JT Non-Fiction, Call number: JT Gov Who MahoneyNelson, Maria
Summary: "The House of Representatives is the voice of the American people, just like the student council speaks for the student body or class. Being part of student council or taking another leadership role in school can be a great experience for students. But the road to election can seem like a long one--and even longer for those who aspire to a political career! With main content including the setup...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 328 NELCopies Available at Interlochen
1 available in JT Non-Fiction, Call number: JT Gov Who NelsonNelson, Maria
Summary: "Called the Higher House of Congress, the US Senate is structured so that older, wiser state representatives hold office in it. The Founding Fathers wanted one part of Congress to have longer terms to take on bigger responsibilities and see them through. Similarly, students running for a leadership position in a school-wide organization need to have experience and vision. Readers explore the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 328 NELCopies Available at Interlochen
1 available in JT Non-Fiction, Call number: JT Gov Who NelsonRajczak, Michael
Summary: "Becoming one of the most powerful leaders in the world is enticing, but the path to US president is a difficult one. The campaign may be years long, and financing is complicated. While running for student council president or other major student leadership position may not cost as much, preparation for the job can also be daunting. This book not only introduces readers to the process of...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 324 RAJCopies Available at Interlochen
1 available in JT Non-Fiction, Call number: JT Gov Who RajczakNelson, Maria
Summary: "When in a position of leadership, there's almost nothing more valuable than a person who always supports and challenges you. The vice president of an organization, much like the vice president of the United States, aids the president in any way they can, including stepping up to the top role if the president can no longer hold it. Readers learn about how one becomes US vice president and the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens 2016