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Executive Planet: Taiwan Culture Guide
With this resource you can learn more about an international culture. Explore business culture customs, and etiquette with the variety of resources this guide offers.
Other
Fundamentals of Judicial Philosophy: Activism
This short article discusses judicial restraint versus judicial activism, with constitutional and case study references.
Wyzant
Wyzant: Secretary of State Hillary Clinton
Biographical material briefly outlines the life and career of Hillary Clinton including footage of Mrs. Clinton delivering a speech on women's rights.
US Department of State
Biographies of the Secretaries of State: Hillary Rodham Clinton
Biogrphical summary of Hillary Rodham Clinton describes her life and service as Secretary of State from 2009-2013 under President Barack Obama and talks about the many prominent and influential roles she continues to fulfill.
Harry S. Truman Library and Museum
Harry S. Truman Library: The President's Cabinet
Features a teacher-directed activity that explores the President's Cabinet and the duties of each secretary.
Shmoop University
Shmoop: Executive Branch and Presidents
Basic information and key concepts about the Executive Branch and Presidents. Also available from the orange tabs on top: a few interesting stories on the history, a timeline that shows the development of the presidency, some quotes and...
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Oprah.com: Phenomenal Woman: Ruth Bader Ginsburg
This site contains biographical information and an interview with Chief Justice Ginsburg.
Lectric Law Library
'Lectric Law Library: Gideon v. Wainwright: Indigent's Right
Original text of the the 1963 Supreme Court decision that mandated legal representation for the poor.
Library of Congress
Loc: George Washington to the United States Senate, 1789
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...
Danuta Bois
Distinguished Women of Past and Present: Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Brief biographical sketch of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the second woman appointed to the Supreme Court.
Library of Congress
Loc: Biographical Directory of the u.s. Congress: Bates, Edward, 1793 1869
Provides a quick fact list of the accomplishments of Edward Bates (1793-1869). Learn about his political career and how it led to his appointment as Attorney General under President Abraham Lincoln.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Spoils System
Wikipedia provides information on the spoils system, a method of appointing officials to the U.S. government based on political connections.
Other
Temperament in Revolution Gorbachev
An excellent article about Gorbachev's appointment, goals, accomplishments, and personality.
Other
Plymouth City Museum Art Gallery: Cottonian Collection: Reynolds
Access materials in the Plymouth's collections (portraits, prints, memorabilia) by and related to Joshua Reynolds, including pages from the artist's appointment books.
New Deal Network
New Deal Network: Harry Hopkins
Brief biography on Harry Hopkins, advisor to FDR during his presidency and appointed head of the Works Projects Administration.
PBS
Pbs News Hour Extra: Obama and Bp Set Up $20 Billion Fund
Briefly discussed is President Obama's call for British Petroleum to set up a compensation fund in the amount of twenty billion dollars and the appointment of Kenneth Feinberg to oversee the fund. (16 June 2010)
Other
Galafilm: War of 1812 Paul Hamilton
A description of Paul Hamilton's appointment as Secretary of the Navy.
Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Texas State Library and Archives Commission: The Texas Navy: Commission of William Hurd, March 12, 1836
Explore the Texas Revolution through primary texts. Here you can read a handwritten letter through which is appointed "captain, in the naval service, of the Republic of Texas." Read a brief overview of Hurd's career and involvement in...
Boston College
Archibald Cox to Receive O'neill Citizenship Award
Article tells of Cox's accomplishments, including being appointed the nation's first special prosecutor to investigate the Watergate scandal, throughout his career in law.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Regina Benjamin
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Regina Benjamin, an American physician who in 2009 became the 18th surgeon general of the United States. Prior to her government appointment, she had spent most of her medical career...
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Roland Burris
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Roland Burris, an American Democratic politician who was the first African-American elected to statewide office in Illinois. His appointment as U.S. senator (2009-10) to fill the seat...
The Dirksen Congressional Center
Congress for Kids: The Supreme Court
An overview of the Supreme Court: how it works, its role, people appointed to it, and more.
PBS
Pbs News Hour: Supreme Court Confirmation Simulation (Lesson Plan)
A lesson that engages learners in a simulation exploring the fundamental roles of the executive branch and the Senate in the judicial selection process. Students will participate in a mock judicial hearing to confirm a Supreme Court...
PBS
Pbs: The President's Cabinet: Choosing the Right Members (Lesson Plan)
A lesson that involves students in explaining the confirmation process of presidential appointees by testing the system of checks and balances and the separation of powers. The lesson also requires students to simulate the confirmation...
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