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This nation.com: u.s. Supreme Court: Buckley v. Valeo, 424 u.s. 1 (1976)

For Students 9th - 10th

This appeal filed in the U.S. Supreme Court describes the expressed powers of Congress to oversee the elections of President, Vice-President and Congress.

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This nation.com: Executive Order 13132 of August 4, 1999

For Students 9th - 10th

This Executive Order signed by President Bill Clinton on 8/4/99 is an order that describes the balance between state and federal governments, as warranted by the Framers of the Constitution and federalism.

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This Nation: George H. W. Bush's Inaugural Address, January 20, 1989

For Students 9th - 10th

The Inaugural Address of George H. W. Bush on January 20, 1989.

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This nation.com: George H. W. Bush's 1990 State of the Union Address

For Students 9th - 10th

The text of George H. W. Bush's State of the Union Address given on January 31, 1990.

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This Nation: George H. W. Bush's 1991 State of the Union Address

For Students 9th - 10th

The text of George H. W. Bush's 1991 State of the Union Address on January 29, 1991.

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This nation.com: George H. W. Bush's 1992 State of the Union Address

For Students 9th - 10th

The full text of George H. W. Bush's 1992 State of the Union Address on January 28, 1992 is provided here.

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This nation.com: Dred Scott v. Sanford (1856)

For Students 9th - 10th

This site from ThisNation.com provides Chief Justice Roger B. Taney's full text of the Supreme Court's decision in this landmark case.

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This nation.com: New York Times Co. V. Sullivan (1964)

For Students 9th - 10th

This site from ThisNation.com provides Justice William J. Brennan, Jr.'s full text of the Supreme Court's decision in this landmark case.

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This nation.com: Miranda v. Arizona (1966)

For Students 9th - 10th

The full text of Chief Justice Earl Warren's decision in this landmark Supreme Court case.

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This Nation: The Judiciary Continued in Relation to Trial by Jury

For Students 9th - 10th

Federalist No. 83, written by Alexander Hamilton, discusses the jurisdiction of the federal courts, in particular to civil cases and juries.

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This nation.com: What Is a Filibuster?

For Students 9th - 10th

This site answers the questions "What is a filibuster? Why are they permitted in the Senate but not the House? Can you do anything to stop one?" Good discussion of the term in the context of U.S. government.

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This nation.com: Perry Et Al. V. Sindermann

For Students 9th - 10th

ThisNation.com offers very complete information on the famous 1972 Supreme Court case, Perry Et Al. v. Sindermann. Includes footnotes and quotes.

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This nation.com: American Government and Politics

For Students 9th - 10th

This is a comprehensive look at American government and civics. Includes textbook, tools, library, glossary, pictures, wallpaper, news, issues, searches, and more on the American government.

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This nation.com: Plessy v. Ferguson (1896)

For Students 9th - 10th

This site from ThisNation.com provides Justice Henry B. Brown's full text of the Supreme Court's decision in this landmark case, written by Henry B. Brown.

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This nation.com: Branzburg v. Hayes

For Students 9th - 10th

ThisNation.com offers the "Opinion of the court by Mr. Justice White," for the Supreme Court case of Branzburg v. Hayes, 1972.

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This nation.com: Electoral College

For Students 9th - 10th

A textbook excerpt from ThisNation.com that includes a useful chart of electoral votes by state. Clickable links to pertinent articles and amendments of the Constitution are another plus.

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