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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: So You Want to Be President?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This project-based learning project extends classroom learning with a variety of multimedia tools to conduct an engaging election campaign for the Presidency. Students form political parties, write a platform, and conduct a campaign for...
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Travel Document Systems

Tds: Tunisia: Government

For Students 9th - 10th
A thorough look at the government and politics in Tunisia. You can learn about the branches of government, political parties, and reforms. Particularly interesting is Tunisia's support for women's rights. Information is from the U.S....
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Bloc Quebecois

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents the formation of the Bloc Quebecois and how this new political party would influence Canadian politics.
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Travel Document Systems

Tds: Moldova: Government

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the government of Moldova and its political parties and problems with the territory of Transnistria. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

Carnegie Endowment for International Peace: Lebanon, Path of Democracy [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
After the withdrawal of Syrian troops, Lebanon is faced with rebuilding its political structure. Unfortunately the nature of political parties in Lebanon could lead to a power vacuum. This Carnegie paper was written in 2006.
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University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: The Electoral Process

For Students 9th - 10th
Overview of the election process from the role of political parties in nominating candidates for office to the general election.
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Geographic

Photius: Kazakhstan Government 2000

For Students 9th - 10th
Information about the government of Kazakhstan which gives the administrative districts, branches of government, political parties, and other related topics.
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Information Technology Associates

Dominican Republic Government

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides easy to read information on the government of the Dominican Republic. Topics include the type of government, branches of government, political parties, and more.
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Travel Document Systems

Tds: Cape Verde: Government

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out about Cape Verde's stable democracy, the branches of government, political parties, and most recent elections. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Travel Document Systems

Tds: Croatia: Government

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about Croatia's government and its structure. You can also find a list of the current governmental officials and political parties. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Travel Document Systems

Tds: Kazakhstan: Government

For Students 9th - 10th
A discussion of the government of Kazakhstan current to 2005. You can find out about the oblasts, akims, political parties, and the strong president.
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Travel Document Systems

Tds: Benin: Government

For Students 9th - 10th
Don't miss the chart that shows the many political parties that operate in the small country of Benin. Read about its government and its recent elections. Information is from the CIA World Fact Book and the U.S. State Dept. Background...
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Center For Civic Education

Center for Civic Education: James Madison and Executive Power

For Teachers 9th - 10th
James Madison has been called the "Father of the Constitution". His ideas have shaped the role of our government, the role of political parties, the Bill of Rights and more. This activity offers extensive background, critical thinking...
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University of Washington

University of Washington: Socialist Party of America History and Geography

For Students 9th - 10th
Two dozen interactive maps and charts reveal the changing strength and geography of the Socialist movement.
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Other

Australian Democracy

For Students 9th - 10th
This homepage provides links to historical documents of Australian government, key terms, an overview of Australia's political system, and more.
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National Endowment for the Humanities

Neh: Edsit Ement: 1828 Campaign of Andrew Jackson and Growth of Party Politics

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this Curriculum Unit, learners will consider "The 1828 Campaign of Andrew Jackson and the Growth of Party Politics" in 4 Lessons. The unit also includes worksheets and other student materials that can be found under the resource tab.
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CNN

Cnn: Third Parties

For Students 9th - 10th
You've read about them throughout American history but never really understood what they were! Here's a good synopsis of the surviving third parties and their platform of political views.
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University of Groningen

American History: Essays: The Iron Horse: The Workingmen's Party

For Students 9th - 10th
From a lengthy essay on the history of the railroad in the United States. This section describes the emergence of the Workingmen's Party as a political force in St. Louis, its role in the railroad strikes of 1877, and how it may have...
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Georgia Humanities Council and the University of Georgia Press.

New Georgia Encyclopedia: Populist Party

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the rise of the Populist Party in Georgia, as a reflection of its importance in national politics in in the elections of 1892 and 1896.
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Texas Education Agency

Texas Gateway: The Progressive Era: Political Reforms

For Students 9th - 10th
Given information about political reforms of the Progressive Era, students will evaluate the impact of those reforms.
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Ministry of Education and Employment of Spain

Si Spain: Spanish Socialist Party

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource provides a short description of the Spanish Socialist Party. Historical description of the party ends in 1993, when Felipe Gonzalez was still the General Secretary of the party and prime minister.
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Ministry of Education and Employment of Spain

Si Spain: Basque Nationalist Party

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource provides a ahort description of the Basque Nationalist Party.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Woodrow Wilson: Win the Election of 1912

For Students 9th - 10th
In this interactive feature, you'll get the chance to form your own political party and try your hand at winning the Presidential Election of 1912. The election of 1912 featured four candidates: Woodrow Wilson, William Howard Taft,...
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Political Resources on the Net

Islamic State of Afghanistan

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides links to all political information on the Islamic State of Afghanistan. Includes information on elections, political parties, and political groups of the state.

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