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Siteseen

Siteseen: Government and Constitution: Branches of Government

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This article contains a useful guide to the functions of the three US Branches of Government that make, enforce, or interprets laws.
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Siteseen

Siteseen: Government and Constitution: Us Congress Facts

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Article provides an overview and interesting facts about the United States Congress, the legislative branch of the federal government.
Handout
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.
Lesson Plan
The Dirksen Congressional Center

Congress Link: Lesson Plans

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
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.
Website
US Senate

The u.s. Senate: The Senate and the United States Constitution

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the United States Senate provides information about the evolution of the Senate as the Constitution was being written by the Constitutional Congress.
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University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: The Reach of Congress

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Although short, this article very clearly describes the investigative powers of Congress and their importance. Links to other American History topics are available, as well.