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US Department of Justice

U.s. Department of Justice: Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover information about computer crime, intellectual property, electronic evidence and other high-tech legal issues. Explore documents, reports, white papers, manuals, etc.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Teachers: Personal Stories and Primary Sources

For Teachers 2nd - 8th Standards
Students will explore the value of personal stories and first-hand accounts when exploring history, in this case, the events of the early twentieth century, which included World War I and the Great Depression. Through this five-unit...
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University of California

Uc Irvine: Distinguishing Between Primary & Secondary Sources

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site has an online quiz to test your knowledge of primary and secondary sources.
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George Washington University

40th Anniversary of the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty

For Students 9th - 10th
Near the end of the protracted negotiations that produced the historic Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty (NPT) 40 years ago, U.S. government officials warned that countries could legally reach "nuclear pregnancy" under the Treaty and then...
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Other

Ecs: Uniforms and Dress Codes

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive overview of the legal status of uniform and dress code policies in schools. Also includes a document on the policies of states on school uniforms and dress codes. Table provides state names, their policy, notes and...
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US National Archives

The National Archives Digital Vaults

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Of all documents and materials created in the course of business conducted by the United States Federal government, only 1%-3% are so important for legal or historical reasons that they are kept forever. Those valuable records are...
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iCivics

I Civics: William Blackstone: Mini Lesson

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Discover how William Blackstone and his "Commentaries on the Laws of England" influenced America's founders, founding documents, and legal system.
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Travel Document Systems

Tds: Angola: Government

For Students 9th - 10th
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....
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Travel Document Systems

Tds: Thailand: Government

For Students 9th - 10th
Thailand is a constitutional monarchy , but the king has little power. Find out how the government works in this current article based on information from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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US Senate

Committee on the Judiciary

For Students 9th - 10th
The Committee on the Judiciary has been called the lawyer for the House of Representatives because of its jurisdiction over matters relating to the administration of justice in Federal courts, administrative bodies, and law enforcement...