Travel Document Systems
Tds: Nigeria: History
Read about the early history of Nigeria and the kingdoms that existed there. However, the majority of the article focuses on the problems Nigeria has faced since independence in establishing a democratic government. Information is from...
Shmoop University
Shmoop: Progressive Era Politics
Read this overview of the Progressive Era to find out about the economic, political, and philosophical conditions of the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries that led to changes in working conditions, reforms in...
The Dirksen Congressional Center
Congress Link: Lesson Plans
The Dirksen Congressional Center provides abundant lesson plans on all aspects of the US Congress and the US Constitution. All lessons contain time frames, objectives, and links to material, and are built around Bloom's taxonomy.
Tramline
Tramline: The American Presidency Field Trip
Use this site to learn all about the history behind the office of the President of the United States and some interesting facts about past administrations. There is a complete list of teacher resources and a virtual tour of the American...
Central Intelligence Agency
Cia: World Factbook: Russia
This resource from the CIA World Factbook provides a detailed fact sheet of Russia. The content covers the country's geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues. It includes...
Other
Ifes: Election Profile Ethiopia 2005
Ethiopia's election profile for 2005 includea a description of the government structure. the electoral system. and the main parties.
Central Intelligence Agency
Cia: World Factbook: Czechia
This resource from the CIA World Factbook provides a detailed fact sheet of the Czechia. The content covers the country's geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues. It...
US Senate
The U. S. Senate: Senators of the 108th Congress
This site from the United States Senate provides a current list of the Senators of the 108th Congress. You can sort by state, name or party, view biographical and contact information and much more.
Oswego City School District
Regents Exam Prep Center: Communism
This site explains the history of communism throughout the world. Looks at the principles of Marxism and communism, Karl Marx, and major communist political victories around the world.
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Carnegie Endowment for Intl Peace: Jordan & Its Islamic Movement [Pdf]
An examination of the Islamic Action Front and how it has gained political legitimacy even though it is opposed to the current governmental system of the country. Requires Adobe Reader. [PDF] (November 2006)
BBC
Bbc News: How China Is Ruled
Do you want to learn about the government of China? Here's an interactive graphic chart presented in an easy to follow format. Click on any of the titles in the chart to get more specific details.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Open Course Ware: Government and Politics of China
Present an impressive overview of pre-Communist through present day China with an outlook towards the future by including some of these resources.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Open Course Ware: Government and Politics of China
Present an impressive overview of pre-Communist through present day China with an outlook towards the future by including some of these resources.
Other
Electoral Reform Society
This British website is home to a not-for-profit group promoting alternative democratic voting systems. Students studying representative government can examine if Canada's current First-Past-the-Post system best suits Canada's changing...
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: A New Coalition
Overview of Franklin D. Roosevelt's administration after his decisive re-election in 1936. Discusses political party organization and the debate over government responsibility to citizens.
Ministry of Education and Employment of Spain
Si Spain: United Left
Resource provides a short description of the United left, an amalgamation of leftist parties and groups. Historical description of the party ends in 1993.
Siteseen
Siteseen: Government and Constitution: Federalist Papers
The Federalist Papers were a series of 85 essays that promoted the ratification of the United States Constitution and the nature of a Republican government.
BBC
Bbc: Eu Concern Over Ethiopia Election
Discussed is the European Union's concern over the 2005 Ethiopia election.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: George Washington: The First Administration
Read about George Washington's presidency. See why his role was so important in setting precedents to be followed by future chief executives. Find out about some of the warts in his personality too, all of which made him more human.
Other
Representative Democracy Has Failed
This politically oriented site outlines the degeneration of American Democracy and the erosion of democratic principles as exemplified by unconstitutional actions on the part of the Federal and State governments, as in the examples of...
Siteseen
Siteseen: Government and Constitution: Shays Rebellion
Learn interesting facts about Shays Rebellion whose primary cause was the economic crisis in the country and the taxes introduced to pay the war debts incurred during the War of Independence.
BBC
Bbc News: Labour's Centenary
From 2000, this site examines the work of Great Britain's Labour party in the 20th century, including interviews with many government leaders who look back at the party's history and forward to the party's future.
Country Studies US
Country Studies: Pakistan
The Library of Congress provides a very lengthy and very detailed overview of the country of Pakistan. Content includes a country profile, as well as long look at Pakistan's history, society and environment, economy, government and...
Country Studies US
Country Studies: Russia: Gorbachev's Reform Dilemma
An excellent article describing the Russian legislature (Congress of People's Deputies). Explains how and why this government instution was created. Also examines the various groups and factions which comprised this legislative body.