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Usa.gov

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has links to all federal government agencies, federal branches, and state governments.
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: Government Vocabulary

For Teachers 3rd - 8th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart reviews important vocabulary regarding the three branches of the United States government.
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: So You Want to Be President

For Teachers 3rd - 9th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart reviews the three branches of government and the qualifications to become President of the United States. Student assessment items are included.
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US National Archives

Docs Teach: Separation of Powers or Shared Powers

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
In this activity, young scholars will analyze documents that illustrate the relationship between the legislative, executive and judicial branches. Using the scale in Weighing the Evidence, students will decide whether the United States...
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US Government Publishing Office

Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Our Government

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
Cartoon Ben Franklin guides students through the U.S. government by providing short descriptions of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches.
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South Carolina Educational Television

Know It All: Government Simulation

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders will complete a government simulation where they learn about the different responsibilities of each branch of government by becoming the different branches.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Presidential Communication: Advanced

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource from Khan Academy provides advanced-level practice questions over types of presidential communication. These questions are intended for students taking high school or college level American Government and Civics courses,...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Presidential Communication: Foundational

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource from Khan Academy provides foundational-level practice questions over types of US Presidential communication. These questions are intended for students taking high school or college level American Government and Civics...
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U.s. Office of Government Ethics: General Principles

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource describes ethical conduct or non-performance of employee duties for those that are employed in the Executive Branch of the United States Government. Two Executive Orders signed by the President are linked; provides detailed...
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US Government Publishing Office

Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Grades K 2

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Here you can learn all about the U.S. Government! Find information on our nation, how our government works, your own neighborhood, and the main government symbols. Games and other activities are also included!
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Country Studies: Foreign Economic Relations

For Students 9th - 10th
Exports were the key to South Korea's industrial expansion. Until 1986 the value of imports was greater than exports. This situation was reversed, however, in 1986 when South Korea registered a favorable balance of trade of US$4.2...
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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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Middle East Institute: Middle Eastern Economies

For Students 9th - 10th
Economic trends will provide a very important part of the context in which President Obama's policies play out in the remainder of his term until January 2017. The Middle East's economic recovery from the 2008-2010 global economic crisis...
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Find Law: Article Ii: Impeachment

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides detailed information about Article II of the Constitution, which focuses on impeachment.