Website sporting three topics main topics in Civics, Government, Citizenship and Elections from which students can explore information through subtopics within each one. With links to primary resources and other related material.

Although this site from the University of Iowa seems to be an outline for a course, it offers many tutorials such as "A Brief Illustrated History of Voting" and "Chad, Hanging Chad and Pregnant Chad." Most of the site, however, is...

Resource juxtaposes subtle pictures of the ways US voters have cast their ballots in presidential elections during the past two centuries. These animations, depicting more than forty presidential election cycles, reveal much about the...

Tom Richey's course module offers AP U.S. Government curriculum unit materias, lecture notes, video and PowerPoint presentation on Campaigns and Elections from which students learn about political beliefs and behaviors as well as...

This guide will help kids learn about voting and elections independently and find ways to engage if they are not eligible to vote.

"Silent Cal", Calvin Coolidge, was the 30th President of the United States. This article briefly examines the campaign and election that saw Coolidge, win in 1924, by 54 percent of the vote.

Scroll through this article to find an account of the election of 1812 in which James Madison was running as the first war president.

This US Census Bureau site provides data on demographic and socioeconomic characteristics, voter projections and historical trends.

[Free Registration/Login Required] This passage focuses on the election process in the United States of America including the federal offices, the laws on voting, and the registration to vote. It is followed by a comprehension question set.

Comprehensive information on the election of 1948 in which there was a four-party race. Content includes the candidates, the issues, the vote, and what happened as a result of the election.

Comprehensive information on the election of 1968 which was a three party race with no incumbent. Content includes the candidates, the issues, the vote, and what happened as a result of the election.

Comprehensive information on the election of 1872 in which the Republican Party split in two. Content includes the candidates, the issues, the vote, and what happened as a result of the election.

Comprehensive information on the election of 1928 in which the "spoils system" and the Democratic Party were introduced. Content includes the candidates, the issues, the vote, and what happened as a result of the election.

Modern presidential campaigns pale in comparison with the campaigns of 1824 and 1828. Read about the election battles between John Quincy Adams and Andrew Jackson.

Ben's Guide is a fun way to present U.S. Government to students grades K-12. This site presents a series of pages taking you through the election process, including Presidential, Senate and Representatives elections and voter...

A set of three lessons on voting. Topics covered include voter registration, educating oneself prior to voting, and simulating an election in class that coincides with a real fall election. All lessons can be downloaded.

Upper elementary, middle, and high school students can use this exhibit to get an understanding of how polls and elections are conducted. The discussion includes random samples, margins of error, and other concepts related to statistics.

Students use current and relevant information in the form of video and and articles to determine what is the best way to encourage young voters to go to the polls. Site includes lesson plans, class activities, video and articles.

"Vote for President Johnson on November 3. The Stakes Are Too High for You to Stay at Home"."In Your Heart You Know He's Right". View presidential campaign advertisement from the 1964election. Includes video clips, information about...

Can you vote in Election 2008? View this guide to see historical facts and where to register to vote in Federal elections. Includes links to further information.

This lesson focuses on a voter's need to be fully informed prior to casting a vote on Election Day and how to acquire the necessary information.

A brief video that describes the Electoral College and its role in presidential elections. [5:22] Followed by a quiz and a list of additional resources to explore.

UEN has gathered high-quality election resources for educators, students, and parents.

[Free Registration/Login Required] This passage focuses on the American federal voting process including its history and how the process works. It is followed by a comprehension question set.