US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: The President's Cabinet (Grades 6 8)
Ben's Guide is a fun way to present U.S. Government to students grades K-12. This site presents a description of the President's Cabinet. Links to related sites are available.
OpenStax
Open Stax: The Great Depression 1929 1932: President Hoover's Response
Examines how Herbert Hubert responded to the crisis of the Great Depression and his personal belief system that caused him to respond that way. Also looks at how governments at other levels addressed the Great Depression, and why most...
Schools of California Online Resources for Education
Score: Advising the President: A Simulated Cabinet Meeting
This teacher resource fosters learning about the inner workings of the President's Cabinet. Find out how each agency or department must compete for money and support. As the agency chief, you must prepare a presentation for the president...
US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Statues and Memorials: The Washington Monument (3 5)
Find detailed information on the Washington Monument located in Washington, DC, that honors our first president of the United States, George Washington.
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Siteseen: Government and Constitution: Article 2 of the Us Constitution
Article 2 of the US Constitution deals with the establishment of the Executive Branch, the election of the President and Vice-President, the powers and responsibilities of the President, and the process of impeachment.
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Siteseen: Government and Constitution: Republican Party History
Article provides a history of the Republican party and details on the eighteen Presidents who have belonged to the Republican Party through George W. Bush.
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Siteseen: Government and Constitution: Democratic Party History
This article contains a summary of the history of the rise of the Democratic Party, its origins, leaders, presidents, and their beliefs.
US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Primary Election for President and Vice Presiden
An excellent explanation of the primary nomination process of presidential candidates.
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Siteseen: Government and Constitution: The Federalists
Fun facts and an overview of the Federalists, the first American political party and formed by Alexander Hamilton, the Secretary of the Treasury, John Adams, and Gouverneur Morris.
Country Studies US
Country Studies: The Ford Interlude
The only man to never be elected president, Gerald Ford was assigned the daunting task of regaining Americans' trust in the government. This site is a brief description of Ford's presidency.
Digital History
Digital History: The Reagan Revolution in Perspective
By the end of Reagan's second presidential term, the US was a much different country than it had been when he became president in 1980. During his 8 years in office, Reagan accomplished many things, some good and some bad, and definitely...
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Siteseen: American Historama: The Whiskey Rebellion
Important facts and information about the Whiskey Rebellion when the authority of the new US government was tested.
OpenStax
Open Stax: Franklin Roosevelt and the New Deal 1932 1941: The First New Deal
Examines the legislation enacted under Roosevelt's First New Deal; what was good, bad, and effective under this New Deal; and what the scope of Roosevelt's plan was for fixing the U.S. economy.