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US Government Publishing Office

Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Government Buildings: The Supreme Court

For Students 3rd - 5th
Offers a brief history and detailed description of the Supreme Court Building in Washington, DC.
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Other

Govspot: Legislative Branch

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site has an outline from Govspot of the Legislative Branch of the United States. This site links you to every part of the Judicial Branch of the United States.
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Library of Congress

Loc: George Washington to the United States Senate, 1789

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A summary of Washington's task to appoint Supreme Court and other federal judicial officials, appointments which he based on relevant experience, their support for the constitution, and on where they lived. Includes images of a...
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Harry S. Truman Library and Museum

Harry S. Truman Library & Museum: Checks and Balances

For Students 3rd - 8th
Descriptions of the separate powers and functions of the three branches of the federal government. Site explains how the powers of one branch check and balance those of another.
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The Dirksen Congressional Center

Congress for Kids: The Supreme Court

For Students 3rd - 8th
An overview of the Supreme Court: how it works, its role, people appointed to it, and more.
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University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: Courts of Appeals and District Courts

For Students 9th - 10th
Overview of the structure and purpose of the Courts of Appeals and District Courts.
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Center For Civic Education

Center for Civic Education: Relationship of State and National Legal Systems

For Students 9th - 10th
This lengthy essay describes the balance between state and federal judiciary courts and touches on independence, integration, power limits and immunities.
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Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: Judiciary Act of 1789

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Act establishing the organization of the U.S. federal court system, which had been sketched only in general terms in the U.S. Constitution. The act established a three-part judiciary-made up of district courts, circuit courts, and the...
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Vermont: Official State Homepage

For Students 9th - 10th
Here you can learn the most current information about Vermont's state government. Includes links to homepages of federal, judicial, and executive branches. Also includes extensive information about tourism and recreational activities....