Curated OER
Federalism and the Division of Power
Test your U.S. history class on what they know about Federalism and the division of power. There are 5 matching and 5 multiple choice questions to solve. Questions relate to the American federal system, US Constitution, national...
Curated OER
The National Government and the 50 States
Test your government students' knowledge of the National Government with this review worksheet. Posing five true/false questions and five multiple choice questions about elements of the National Government, this activity could serve as a...
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Branches of National Government
Students view video clips and play a game to teach them about the three branches of the National Government. In this government lesson plan, students use the SMART Board, their notebook, and slides.
Curated OER
Do You Know...
In this government worksheet, students answer questions on their local and national government. Students answer 6 short answer questions and 1 essay question.
Curated OER
Worksheet #45 - National and State Governments
For this national and state government worksheet, students expand their knowledge through ten fill in the blank questions that relate to the aforementioned subject.
Curated OER
The Powers of National and State Government
High schoolers define term federalism, identify the powers granted to state and national government, and identify powers shared by the state and national governments.
Curated OER
Making Connections
Fifth graders take part in activities that appeal to many learning styles (kinesthetic, verbal, etc...) to help them create a Venn Diagram to compare/contrast state and national government.
PBS
Structure of Congress and the Legislative Process Lesson
This lesson explores the structure of Congress and the legislative process. There is an introduction, a research activity, an assessment, and a role play activity.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Democracy in Action. Federalism: u.s. V. the Sates
U.S. v. the States delves into the ongoing constitutional dilemma between the federal government and individual state governments illustrated through Video on Demand, activities, readings, etc.
US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: National vs. State Government
Overview of the distribution in powers between the various levels of the United States government.
US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Powers Denied to the National Government and State Governments
Described in chart form are the powers not permitted for the national and state governments. A good comparison of the two types of government.
US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: What Is a Law?
Find out what a law is and who makes them. Learn the step by step process of how laws are made on the national level.
Digital History
Digital History: Why Has the Constitution Survived?
Has the U.S. Constitution survived partly because it is so brief? See how the Constitution has changed through judicial interpretation, but stays remarkably the same.
History Teacher
Historyteacher.net: The u.s. Constitution: Quiz (5)
Choose the correct word from the drop down menu for each of the sixteen questions to evaluate your comprehension of the U.S. Constitution.
New York Times
New York Times: Crossword Puzzle: u.s. Congress
The New York Times Learning Network has developed many interactive & printable crossword puzzles. This one is on the U.S. Congress.
Other
Schoolhouse Rock: The Preamble
This site from Schoolhouse Rock, History Rock, provides the lyrics to a song called The Preamble. Need to learn the Preamble and what it means? This catchy tune from the popular 1970s cartoon series, Schoolhouse Rock, will help you to...