C3 Teachers
C3 Teachers: Inquiries: Government and Citizens
A learning module on state government. It includes several supporting questions accompanied by formative tasks and source materials, followed by a summative performance task. Students learn how an elementary class was responsible for...
OpenStax
Open Stax: The Constitutional Convention and Federal Constitution
After reading this section of the chapter on "Creating Republican Governments", students will be able to identify the central issues of the 1787 Constitutional Convention and their solutions and also describe the conflicts over the...
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Democracy in Action. Federalism: u.s. V. the Sates
U.S. v. the States delves into the ongoing constitutional dilemma between the federal government and individual state governments illustrated through Video on Demand, activities, readings, etc.
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: Balancing Power Between State and Federal Governments
In this lesson plan, students will consider "The Federalist Debates: Balancing Power Between State and Federal Governments." The plan includes worksheets and other student materials that can be found under the resource tab.
US Department of Labor
U.s. Department of Labor: The Federal Government and Negro Workers Under Wilson
This scholarly paper investigates the treatment of the federal government, sometimes ambivalent, sometimes hostile, during the presidential terms of Woodrow Wilson. See how Wilson's need for industrial workers and soldiers in the time...
AllRefer
All Refer Reference: Russia: Government and Politics
This 1Up Info page provides several paragraphs of information on the politics and government of Russia. Includes information on the type of government and political parties of the country, plus the divisions of the government, foreign...
C3 Teachers
C3 Teachers: Inquiries: Federalism
A learning module on federalism. It includes several supporting questions accompanied by formative tasks and source materials, followed by a summative performance task. Topics covered include how state and federal powers are defined in...
Other
Official Website of the City of Jacksonville, Fl: Government
Explains the structure of the city government of Jacksonville, Florida. Includes links to the different branches and departments and to elected officials' web pages. Especially helpful is the Civics 101 link on the Duval Legislative...
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: The Role of Government: The Federal Government and Fiscal Policy
Students will visit "A Citizen's Guide to the Federal Budget" and use the federal government website to obtain information which will help them understand basic information about the budget of the United States Government for the current...
Other
First Gov: Official Portal of the u.s. Government
A launching point for information about the U.S. government and its resources. One can search FirstGov by keyword or phrase, by browsing a topics list, or by selecting a federal branch (executive, legislative, or judicial). State and...
Cato Institute
Cato Institute: Congress, the Courts, and the Constitution [Pdf]
An analysis of the conflicting views on the fundamental role of the government of the United States, specifically on the relationship between the different branches of the federal government, and what the Cato Institute regards as their...
Tom Richey
Tom Richey: Constitutional Underpinnings of u.s. Government
The first unit of an online course on AP US Government and Politics. It explores key concepts of American government, including constitutional government, republicanism, separation of powers, checks and balances, federalism, construction...
Center For Civic Education
Center for Civic Education: Relationship of State and National Legal Systems
This lengthy essay describes the balance between state and federal judiciary courts and touches on independence, integration, power limits and immunities.
Tom Richey
Tom Richey: Ap u.s. Government and Politics: The Federal Judiciary
Tom Richey's AP U.S. Government class component on the Federal Judiciary teaches about Civil Rights and Civil Liberties in this module. Includes downloadable unit materials, lecture notes and PowerPoint presentations.
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Ch.16: Government Budgets: Federal Deficits and the National Debt
By the end of this section, you will be able to do the following: Explain the U.S. federal budget in terms of annual debt and accumulated debt and Understand how economic growth or decline can influence a budget surplus or budget deficit.
US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Exclusive Powers of the National Government and State Governments
Presents a chart contrasting the powers of the National government to the powers of a State government. The powers shared by both levels of government are listed below the chart.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Discretionary and Rule Making Authority of the Federal Bureaucracy
This resource from Khan Academy provides foundational-level practice questions over the discretionary and rule-making authority of the federal bureaucracy. These questions are intended for students taking high school or college level...
Ohio Test Prep
Ohio Test Prep: Module 8: Government and the Economy
Lesson helps prepare students for Ohio test in American Government on the role of government in the economy. Site provides video tutorial, practice and assessment.
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: Government in the Economy
This resource shows the different roles that the government plays in relation to the economy. It talks about the federal budget, the different responsibilities the government has, federal efforts to control monopolies, government...
Oswego City School District
Regents Exam Prep Center: Introduction to u.s. Government
Explore the ideas and principles of American government including its influences, foundation, and basic tenets (such as checks and balances and federalism).
iCivics
I Civics: State and Local Governments
Use this library of mini-lessons to teach students about the concept of federalism, from the powers held by the federal government to the powers reserved for the states. They will also learn about state government structures and...
iCivics
I Civics: Government Spending
This lesson plan focuses on a variety of topics related to government spending, including the federal budget, mandatory versus discretionary spending, and government debt.
Indiana University
The Center on Congress: E Learning Module: Federal Budget Allocation
Interactive learning activity teaches how Congress allocates funds in the federal budget for programs such as Homeland Security, Defense, and Education.
The Balance
The Balance: Sin Tax: Definition, Their Pros and Cons, and Whether They Work
Both the federal government and many state governments impose "sin taxes" that tax items and activities which are considered socially harmful. This article explains these taxes and shows how much states and the federal government raise...