What Is a Democracy?

by Robyn Hardyman

Book Overview

If you live in the United States, you have a good idea of what a democracy is. However, there are many different kinds of democracy throughout the world. From the Roman republics to American democracy, this type of government has grown and changed for centuries. Readers find out about democracy, which countries use it to govern, and learn some positives and negatives about this type of government. Accessible, in the news and relevant subject matter...

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1482403064
• ISBN13: 9781482403060
• Release Date: December 2013
• Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.0" x 10.0"
• Age Range: 11 to 13 years
• Grade Range: Grades 6 to 8