France under Napoleon. The consulate was the form of government established after the overthrow of the Directory was peculiar. Republican forms were retained, but all the power was in the lands of the first Consul, and the man chosen to...

Henry I (c. 1068/1069 - 1 December 1135) was the fourth son of William I the Conqueror, the first King of England after the Norman Conquest of 1066. He succeeded his elder brother William II as King of England in 1100 and defeated his...

This extensive lesson used in conjunction with the Ken Burns documentary "The Congress" is designed to develop an understanding of how the U.S. Congress functions by examining its evolution. Links and downloadable materials are provided.

Project Vote Smart provides a detailed guide to the process of making a bill become a law. Content also includes links for more explanation on certain topics.

Project Vote Smart provides a detailed guide to the process of making a bill become a law. Content also includes links for more explanation on certain topics.

See Anthony's 1874 petition to Congress in complaint against her arrest and fine for having voted in an 1872 election. From the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA).

The Ohio School Boards Association (OSBA) is a private, not-for-profit statewide organization of public school boards. OSBA's purpose is to encourage and advance public education through local citizen responsibility. This site contains...

The media has latched on to the story that American boys are falling behind girls academically and are increasingly outnumbered in college. But what do the numbers show? Referencing more than 30 years of test scores and current research,...

CASB is a confederation of Colorado school boards that "provides information, services, and training programs to support school board members." It also provides links to such areas as job opportunities, other state boards of education,...

Watchdog organization dedicated to preserving the environment through education, research, and legislation.

This site has lots of information for grandparents who are raising their grandchildren. Find out about efforts to affect legislation, and the challenges around housing, education, health, legal issues, and finances.

This site provides information about the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America, Inc. (CCFA). The home page offers multiple links to educate patients, family members, or researchers like yourself. Offers news articles, physician's...

This slide and the six that follow it (use the advance button near the bottom of the screen) offer an explanation of each of the three branches of government and the duties they perform, including discussion of the tensions arising from...

Teaching certification requirements vary based on state requirements. The University of Kentucky has created a resource to allow individuals to check out the requirements for all 50 states.

Read and fill in the blanks of this passage explaining the three branches of government. Each blank has a drop-down menu with choices. When you finish, click CHECK MY ANSWERS. If you pick a wrong answer, the right answer will be...

Take a look at a 1917 anti-suffrage petition submitted to Congress by the Anti-Suffrage Party of New York that this site provides from the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA).

Descriptions of the separate powers and functions of the three branches of the federal government. Site explains how the powers of one branch check and balance those of another.

Comprehensive multi-media learning materials plus lesson plan on the debate over standardized testing in schools allows students to debate for themselves whether or not Congress should continue to require annual standardized tests for...

You are a congressperson trying to pass your education bill. Join in the extensive public debate, committee work, and parliamentary maneuvering necessary to achieve majority legislative support for your bill.

The National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP) uses this site to promote its advocacy and support for elementary and middle level principals. Among the many links found on this site are selected excerpts from the...

The fourth generation of Congresswomen brought national attention to women's issues which helped them pass laws in the areas of health, education, and concerns in the workplace. Women held positions on key committees and had the backing...

The Buckeye Association of School Administrators web site, in support of its mission to inspire and support its members, develop exemplary school system leaders and advocate for public education, offers information on professional...

Covers a wide variety of issues from pestcide facts and history to food safety and human health. This organization is involved in all aspects of industry-wide education, communication, legislation, regulation to protecting Canada's...

In addition to names of board members and legislators, the site provides updates on current state issues like vouchers, links to various bills before the legislature, and information on other aspects of the state's educational program.