The government of Uzbekistan, since its independence, has not been democratic nor has it assured human rights. Read about the problems in this Library of Congress article. Click on topics at the end of the article to get more information.

This article explains how early government of the Roman city-state evolved. The foundation of the government under the Roman Republic was established during the Roman monarchy.

Direct online access to the basic Federal Government documents that define our democratic society, a core group of current and historical Government publications.

Compare and contrast the Athenian democracy to our current democracy. Study the background of democracy in Athens and the achievements gained under this form of government. Compare the scale, level of participation, and who could become...

How was the foundation of today's representative democracy established in early colonial America? Young scholars will be able to source three documents and corroborate evidence to draw conclusions about the development of democratic...

Civics Online offers teachers, students, and parents many excellent resources to enhance the learning of civics in the classroom and at home.

A detailed look at the government and politics in Democratic Republic of the Congo from 2003 to the present. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.

A scholarly article from the Council of Foreign Relations which focuses on the issues facing the Iraqi people as they try to rebuild a new government. The authors argue that the Iraqi people do have several advantages in helping them...

Read about the transition of Angola's government from a Marxist-Leninist one to a supposedly more democratic one. You can find a list of the current government officials and the current political parties. Information is from the U.S....

With the deadlock between Republicans and Democrats over Obamacare, the government had to shut down in 2013. This article explains the ramifications of this for the average American. (Published: October 1, 2013)

A thorough look at the government and politics in Tunisia. You can learn about the branches of government, political parties, and reforms. Particularly interesting is Tunisia's support for women's rights. Information is from the U.S....

Find out about Cape Verde's stable democracy, the branches of government, political parties, and most recent elections. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.

Read about the current state of affairs in the Egyptian government. You can find out about the strong executive branch, the political parties, and the background of the judicial branch. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background...

Read about the government of Senegal, which is one of the most successful democracies in Africa. Find out what has made it so different from other African countries. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.

Qatar's government is traditional, but is developing a more democratic bent. Read about its evolution over just the past few years. Information from the CIA World Fact Book.

Explore the ideas and principles of American government including its influences, foundation, and basic tenets (such as checks and balances and federalism).

Use this resource to learn more about the Senate Budget Committee. It is divided into two parts. The first is a Republican website and the second is a Democratic website.

Aimed at younger students learning about government, this section of the larger 'Congress for Kids' website focuses on Democracy. Links to related topics include democracy vs autocracy, 13 Colonies, Declaration of Independence, and...

This resource is provided by the CIA World Factbook. Many statistics give an overview of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, formerly Zaire. The resource details the political and economic structure of government. It also provides...

Features a country profile and travel guide to Democratic Republic of the Congo, background overview, and numerous links to in-depth information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news,...

By studying the structure and function of the government in both England and the colonies, students are asked to determine if the colonies were more democratic than England. By using primary sources and information provided in charts,...

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...

The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Republic of the Congo (formerly Zaire), including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used...

This is the text and audio of Abraham Ribicoff's speech nominating G. McGovern for President delivered on August 28, 1968, at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois.