Explains the characteristics of seven different types of government. Includes a group activity.

A website to dedicated to information about the Government of Ancient Greece. The history of this world civilization.

Explores how the House of Representatives was formed, how membership is decided, qualifications, and its special jobs.

Explains what democracy is, its characteristics, the different forms it can take, and some history of this type of government.

Provides information in chart form comparing U.S. agriculture of the 1950's to agriculture of the 1990's.

This site discusses the "human right to freedom from any distinction, exclusion, restriction or preference based on gender, race, color, national or ethnic origin, language, religion, political or other opinion, age, or any other status,...

The Unemployed Citizens League (UCL) was formed in Washington as a political organization for the unemployed that the government could not ignore. This google map shows the addresses for the branches of the UCL in Washington.

In this lesson, young scholars are introduced to the characteristics of power, authority, legitimacy, and sovereignty, consider how governments establish and maintain them, and analyze government forms to determine if and how each...

Bonds are a common form of investment issued by governments or corporations as a way to raise money. Learn the different types and how they differ from stocks.

Wind energy is becoming a viable alternative to more traditional forms of energy generation. For this lesson, students will determine the feasibility of wind generation in different areas of the United States. Finally, students will...

Those writing the Constitution had many issues to deal with in forming a document to govern the country. One thorny issue was the status of the states in regard to representation in the federal legislature. Read about the Virginia Plan...