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Elections Bc: A Non Partisan Office of the Legislature

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the Office of the British Columbia Legislature that is responsible for administering their provincial elections. Here you will find out everything you need to know about rules governing elections, donations to provincial...
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iCivics

I Civics: Legislative Branch

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Students will learn about the structure, function, and powers of the legislative branch of government. They will explore the legislative process, as well as the influence of citizens and political parties. Register for a free account to...
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I Civics: Voting in Congress

For Teachers 9th - 10th
n this lesson, students learn what factors members of Congress consider when deciding whether to vote for a bill, including the powers given to Congress by the Constitution, what a member's constituents want, his or her political party's...
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Ministry of Education and Employment of Spain

Si Spain: United Left

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource provides a short description of the United left, an amalgamation of leftist parties and groups. Historical description of the party ends in 1993.
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Ministry of Education and Employment of Spain

Si Spain: Independent Canary Island Group

For Students 9th - 10th
A short description of this coalition. Historical description of the party ends in 1993.
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I Side With: 2016 Presidential Election: Quiz

For Students 9th - 10th
Website designed to help voters decide which candidate best supports their interests. Students can take a quiz to find out their affiliation.
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Tds: Gabon: History

For Students 9th - 10th
Although there is some information about the early history of Gabon, most of the article tells about its history since independence. From the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Digital History: The Political Crisis of the 1840s

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the attempt to keep slavery out of the newly acquired Mexican Cession, and so how this attempt revealed an increased split between North and South.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Our Place in the Politics of the Country

For Students 9th - 10th
Although the 15th amendment gave the freedom to vote to African Americans, little was done to enforce it. 90% of African-Americans living in the South were not able to vote, and in the North where voting was easier, the African American...
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Tds: Bulgaria: Government

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the government of Bulgaria and its recent elections. You can also find a list of the current governmental officials. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Tds: Mauritania: Government

For Students 9th - 10th
This article on the government of Mauritania, based on information from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes, discusses the difficulties in running a nation which is divided by ethnic tensions.
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Tds: Mauritius: Government

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about Mauritius' dynamic and cooperative government whose law is a mixture of French and British law. You can find a list of Mauritius' current governmental officials. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Tds: Senegal: Government

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the government of Senegal, which is one of the most successful democracies in Africa. Find out what has made it so different from other African countries. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Tds: Tanzania: Government

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out about the government of Tanzania which has a National Assembly for the entire country and a House of Representatives for Zanzibar. You can also see a list of current government officials. Information is from the U.S. State Dept....
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Representative Democracy Has Failed

For Students 9th - 10th
This politically oriented site outlines the degeneration of American Democracy and the erosion of democratic principles as exemplified by unconstitutional actions on the part of the Federal and State governments, as in the examples of...
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San Jose State University

Sjsu: The Regions of Venezuela and Their Economic History

For Students 9th - 10th
A short account of the history of Venezuela, starting in the late 19th century. The article discusses the formation of the two major political parties-- the Democratic Action Party (AD) and the Social Christian Party (COPEI).

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