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US Government Publishing Office

U.s. Government Publishing Office: Congressional Bills

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The government directory for making current and past bills accessible to the public. Very useful for finding bills pertinent to classes. Will require teacher direction at the elementary levels.
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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: Namibia: Government

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the government of Namibia from its independence in 1990 until the current time. You can find a list of the current government officials. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Tds: Cambodia: Government

For Students 9th - 10th
A look at the present government of Cambodia. Read about how Cambodia is working to redress the wrongs of the Khmer Rouge regime and establish a working democracy. From the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Tds: Madagascar: Government

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the development of the current government of Madagascar and the recent political climate. You can find a list of the current governmental officials. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Tds: The Gambia: Government

For Students 9th - 10th
Take a look at The Gambia's government. After having a relatively stable democracy, you can read about Gambia's current political problems. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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iCivics

I Civics: Three Branches

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
A web quest looking at how a law gets passed as it moves through the three branches of the United States government: executive, legislative, and judicial. Each page has a question to answer, and a link to a site with information specific...
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Tds: Barbados: Government

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the government of Barbados which is based on the British parliamentary system. You can find out about the elections, political parties, and branches of government. Information from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Tds: Rwanda: Government

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief account of the government of Rwanda and the problems it is addressing as a result of the 1994 genocide. Find a chart of the current governmental officials and a look at the set-up of the government. Information is from the U.S....
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US Navy

U.s. Military History and National Security

For Students 9th - 10th
An internet guide to US military history and national security. Includes links to the history of the US armed forces and specific branches as well as information on the different federal organizations involved in national security.
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US Government Publishing Office

Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Legislative Branch: The House of Representatives (6 8)

For Students 6th - 8th
Explores how the House of Representatives was formed, how membership is decided, qualifications, and its special jobs.
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US Government Publishing Office

Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Legislative Branch: The House of Representatives (9 12)

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Explores how the House of Representatives was formed, how membership is decided, qualifications, and its special jobs.
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US Government Publishing Office

Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Legislative Branch

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site designed for students, clearly describes congressional powers and provides excellent accompanying links.
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US Government Publishing Office

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

For Students 3rd - 5th
This site has a simple explanation of the Supreme Court for kid's to read. You can also access the Official Supreme Court Web site from here.
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US Government Publishing Office

Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: President of the u.s. Requirements & Term

For Students 9th - 10th
A short paragraph on the requirements for holding the president or vice-president position. There is also a paragraph on the number of terms they can serve.
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US Government Publishing Office

Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: The President's Cabinet

For Students 3rd - 5th
This is a fun way to teach elementary students about the Presidential Cabinet, which includes the Vice President, 14 secretaries from executive departments and the Attorney General of the United States. Learn about this group's role in...
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US Government Publishing Office

Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: President's Legislative Powers

For Students 9th - 10th
An easy-to-understand discussion on the actual legislative powers of the president and the veto. Includes related links.
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US Government Publishing Office

Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: The Senate

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Information about the qualifications and duties of the United States Senate.
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US Government Publishing Office

U.s. Government Publishing Office: History of Bills

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
For any legislative actions enacted upon a specific bill, the specific type of action is recorded in the History of Bills section of the Government Printing Office website. This information comes straight from the Congressional Record,...
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US Government Publishing Office

Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Judicial Branch

For Students 3rd - 5th
This site provides a simple explanation of the Judicial Branch with a hyperlinks to information on the Supreme Court.
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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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Tds: Egypt: Government

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the current state of affairs in the Egyptian government. You can find out about the strong executive branch, the political parties, and the background of the judicial branch. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background...
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Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma: Government

For Students 9th - 10th
The Choctaw Nation's governing structure is set forth in its revised 1984 constitution. Like the U.S. government, there are three branches, executive, legislative and judicial. Read about how the tribal government of this Choctaw Nation...
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Tds: Equatorial Guinea: Government

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the political conditions and government of Equatorial Guinea and how the branches of government work. You can see a list of current government officials. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.

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