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US Government Publishing Office

Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: National Versus State Government Federalism

For Students 3rd - 5th
Gives the difference between the two different types of federalism in the United States government.
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US Government Publishing Office

Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: National vs. State Government

For Students 3rd - 5th
Overview of the distribution in powers between the various levels of the United States government.
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US Government Publishing Office

Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Exclusive Powers of the National Government and State Governments

For Students 6th - 8th
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.
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Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: Democracy in Action. Federalism: u.s. V. the Sates

For Teachers 9th - 10th
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.
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Other

Vermont: Official State Homepage

For Students 9th - 10th
Here you can learn the most current information about Vermont's state government. Includes links to homepages of federal, judicial, and executive branches. Also includes extensive information about tourism and recreational activities....
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US Government Publishing Office

Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: State Government

For Students 9th - 10th
A short easy-to-understand explanation of federalism and tug-of-war between state government power and federal government power.
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Other

Official Website of the City of Jacksonville, Fl: Government

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Social Studies Help Center

Social Studies Help Center: Why Was a Federal System of Government Created?

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A summary in outline format of the factors related to the development of a federal government in the United States.
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Oregon Secretary of State

Oregon State Archives: The Oregon Blue Book

For Students 9th - 10th
The Oregon Blue Book, the official state directory and fact book, provides a wealth of information about Oregon. "FACTS," contains almanac references, economy information, scenic images, capital city information, and state buildings;...
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Other

First Gov: Official Portal of the u.s. Government

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
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...
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Other

State and Local Government on the Net

For Students 9th - 10th
Index of links to specific state governments, national organizations, federal resources, and multi-state sites.
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Center For Civic Education

Center for Civic Education: Relationship of State and National Legal Systems

For Students 9th - 10th
This lengthy essay describes the balance between state and federal judiciary courts and touches on independence, integration, power limits and immunities.
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Other

Firstgov.gov: u.s. State and Local Employees

For Students 9th - 10th
This page allows the visitor to search by topic or type of issues affecting the government. This site also has many links to federal programs.
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University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: A New Kind of Federalism

For Students 9th - 10th
Overview of the reasons and purposes of a Federalist government in which federal and state governments share concurrent powers as proposed and outlined in the Federalist Papers.
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University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: The Federal System

For Students 9th - 10th
Outline of the principles embedded in a Federal System of government attempting to balance states' rights with the need for a central government.
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US Department of Justice

Uspc:united States Parole Commission Homepage

For Students 9th - 10th
Homepage of the United States Parole Commission which is part of the Department of Justice.
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US Environmental Protection Agency

Epa: United States Environmental Protection Agency

For Students 9th - 10th
The homepage for the U.S government's Environmental Protection Agency has many links to additional topics. The links are located on the left side of the page.
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Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: The Role of Government: The Federal Government and Fiscal Policy

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Young scholars 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...
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Other

Usa.gov

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has links to all federal government agencies, federal branches, and state governments.
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Other

Chickasaw Nation: Government

For Students 9th - 10th
The tribal government of the Chickasaw Nation is a democratic republic, modeled after that of the federal government. Registered voters elect a governor and lieutenant governor to four-year terms. Like the president and vice president of...
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The Dirksen Congressional Center

Congress for Kids: Powers of the Federal Government

For Students 3rd - 5th
The division of powers between the federal and state levels of the United States government is described. Suggestions for research projects, resource links, and some activities are included.
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Federal Reserve Bank

Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco: u.s. Monetary Policy

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource, created by the Federal Reserve, gives an excellent description of the money supply in the United States. It sets out to answer basic questions, describes how the Federal Reserve creates money, and explains economic...
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Other

Government of Batavia: Homepage

For Students 9th - 10th
The Free State of Bavaria (Freistaat Bayern) in Germany profiles its political, cultural and economic features.
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Other

Embassy of the Russian Federation

For Students 9th - 10th
The official site of the Embassy of the Russian Federation. Find lots of information, including: the president, government, state symbols, economy, culture, geography, cuisine, religion, holidays, and more.

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