Schools of California Online Resources for Education
Score: Mt. Carmel High School: In Praise of Political Parties
Wonderful group lesson from Mt. Carmel High School that lets your students select a political party and do research and an oral presentation on that party.
US Senate
Us Senate: Majority and Minority Leaders and Party Whip
From the U.S. Senate itself, find an explanation of the roles of majority and minority leaders and whips. Also find a complete list of majority and minority leaders dating from 1919 to the present.
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Cbc: Who's Who in the House of Commons
This visual, interactive, tool is an excellent resource for getting a picture of Canada's minority government and representation in the House of Commons. See the seats held by province, party and gender. Pass the mouse over the seat to...
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University of Delaware: Dept. Of Political Science: The Contract With America
Newt Gingrich, as House Minority Whip, architect of the Contract With America, hoped to make the Republican Party more relevant in the 1990s. Find the text of the contract here including background material of why it was put forward.
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The African American Experience
Provides information on African American history. Includes information on the following topics: slave and free in St. Louis, African-American immigration, segregated religion, African-American education, segregated housing, roots of...
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The African American Experience
Provides information on African American history. Includes information on the following topics: slave and free in St. Louis, African-American immigration, segregated religion, African-American education, segregated housing, roots of...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Presidential Election, 1884
A map of the United States showing the results of the 1884 presidential election. The map is keyed to show the states carried by the Democrats (Grover Cleveland), Republicans (James Blaine), and the areas where minor parties garnered 5...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Presidential Election, 1900
A map of the United States showing the results of the 1900 presidential election. The map is keyed to show the states carried by the Republicans (William McKinley), Democrats (William Jennings Bryan), and the areas where minor parties...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Presidential Election, 1904
A map of the United States showing the results of the 1904 presidential election. The map is keyed to show the states carried by the Republicans (Theodore Roosevelt), Democrats (Alton B. Parker), and the areas where minor parties...
US House of Representatives
Office of the Clerk: House Leadership
Over the years as members of the House of Representatives increased, leadership positions in the House have expanded. Study the following summary of each leadership position to understand their duties. Included is a glossary of terms and...
US House of Representatives
History, Art, and Archives: Us House of Representatives: Member Profiles
Use this interactive search to learn about minority members of Congress through history. Click on a Congresswomen to read their biography and their committee assignments. Use the filters to search by state, leadership position, office,...