LibGuides: Duchess Harris Collection at Capital City PCS: American Values and Freedoms

About American Values and Freedoms:

America is known as the land of the free. Americans have the freedom to worship as they please. They can speak their minds, gather in protest, and own guns. When they are displeased, they make their voices heard at the ballot box. And each branch of the government balances and checks the others. But these freedoms have limits. Where are the lines drawn, and who draws them? Since 1776, citizens' rights have continuously evolved, and they remain hotly debated today. The American Values and Freedoms series examines the evolution of these fundamental rights and ideas. Get ready to join the debate in American Values and Freedoms.

Recommended for Upper Middle and High School Grades.

The Right to Protest by Duchess Harris
Call Number: UPPER LEVEL 303.484 HAR
ISBN: 153211303X
Publication Date: 2017-12-15
The Right to Protest delves into the ideas behind the fundamental American right of speaking out against the government. The title takes a closer look at the evolution of this right and how US citizens have exercised it through the years.
Governmental Checks and Balances by Duchess Harris
Call Number: UPPER LEVEL 320.473 HAR
ISBN: 1532113013
Publication Date: 2017-12-15
Governmental Checks and Balances examines the ways the three branches of the US government were designed to prevent each other from gaining too much power and influence. The title provides numerous examples of executive, legislative, and judicial checks that help keep the federal government running smoothly.
Freedom of the Press by Duchess Harris; Kari A. Cornell
Call Number: UPPER LEVEL 323.445 HAR
ISBN: 1532113005
Publication Date: 2017-12-15
Freedom of the Press examines the history of the media in the United States. From colonial pamphleteers to investigative journalism in the mass media age, this title provides context for current discussions about the role of the press in a free society.
The Right to Vote by Duchess Harris; Kari A. Cornell
Call Number: UPPER LEVEL 324.62 HAR
ISBN: 1532113048
Publication Date: 2017-12-15
The Right to Vote examines how voting rights have evolved throughout the history of the United States. This title looks at the reasons behind limiting the right to vote, the suffrage movements of various groups, and current debates surrounding voting issues in the country.
Freedom of Religion by Duchess Harris
Call Number: UPPER LEVEL 342.73 HAR
ISBN: 1532112998
Publication Date: 2017-12-15
Freedom of Religion takes a closer look at the evolution of one of the founding principles of the United States. This title examines the history of the struggle for religious rights, providing context for the conversations of today that shape the way Americans choose to worship.
The Right to Bear Arms by Rebecca Morris; Duchess Harris
Call Number: UPPER LEVEL 344.73 HAR
ISBN: 1532113021
Publication Date: 2017-12-15
The Right to Bear Arms takes a close look at the issues involved in one of the most volatile debates on the rights of US citizens. This title examines the origins of the Second Amendment and how it has since affected the lives of Americans.