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Government of Antigua and Barbuda

For Students 9th - 10th
"The official website of the Government of Antigua and Barbuda". This article talks about the three branches of government and how they work.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Checks on the Judicial Branch: Foundational

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource from Khan Academy provides foundational-level practice questions over the checks on the government's judicial. These questions are intended for students taking high school or college level American Government and Civics...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Roles and Powers of the President: Foundational

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource from Khan Academy provides foundational practice questions the roles and powers of the president. These questions are intended for students taking high school or college level American Government and Civics courses,...
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Khan Academy: Roles and Powers of the President: Advanced

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource from Khan Academy provides advanced-level practice questions over roles and powers of the president. 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: Structures, Powers, and Functions of Congress: Foundational

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource from Khan Academy provides foundational-level practice questions over the structures, powers, and functions of Congress. These practice questions are intended for students taking high school or college level American...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Expansion of Presidential Power: Foundational

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource from Khan Academy provides foundational-level practice questions over the expansion of presidential power. These questions are intended for students taking high school or college level American Government and Civics...
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iCivics

I Civics: The Judicial Branch

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Students will learn about the federal and state courts and what they do. They will explore the courts' role in fairly settling disputes and administering justice, and the unique role of the U.S. Supreme Court in interpreting the U.S....
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iCivics

I Civics: Executive Branch

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students will learn about the executive branch, including the unique role and powers of the president and the function of executive departments and agencies. They will explore key facets of foreign policy and the president's role in it....
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Structures, Powers, and Functions of Congress: Advanced

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource from Khan Academy provides advanced-level practice questions over the structures, powers, and functions of Congress. These practice questions are intended for students taking high school or college level American Government...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Congress: The Senate and the House of Representatives: Advanced

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource from Khan Academy provides questions about the Senate and the House of Representatives. This lesson is intended for students taking a high school or college level American Government and Civics courses, including the AP...
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Judicial Branch: The Power of the Federal Courts

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
An explanation of the power the federal courts hold in the American judicial branch of government. Find a quiz to test understanding.
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Official Website of the City of Jacksonville, Fl: Government

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains the structure of the city government of Jacksonville, Florida. Includes links to the different branches and departments and to elected officials' web pages. Especially helpful is the Civics 101 link on the Duval Legislative...
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US Government Publishing Office

U.s. Government Publishing Office: Federal Digital System

For Students 9th - 10th
The core mission of Keeping America Informed, dated to 1813 when Congress determined to make information regarding the work of the three branches of Government available to all Americans. The U.S Government Printing Office (GPO) provides...
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Read Works

Read Works: American Government Take It to the Courts

For Teachers 4th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This informational passage discusses the judicial branch of the government. This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces essential reading skills and strategies and establishes...
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: Three Branches of Government

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart reviews the organization of the US Government into executive, legislative and judicial branches. Interactive actions and includes containers, fill in the blanks and matching.
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Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: American Government: The Judicial Branch

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Complete and comprehensive virtual learning unit on the Judicial Branch. Module includes downloads, interactive activities, questions and writing assignments as well as links to supplemental material. Students can link to online textbook...
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The White House

The White House: Our Government

For Students 9th - 10th
Overviews of the major elements of U.S. government, compiled and published by the White House: three branches of the federal government (executive, legislative, judicial), the Constitution, federal agencies and commissions, elections and...
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Country Studies US

Country Studies: Tajikistan: Government

For Students 9th - 10th
This article from the Library of Congress outlines the problems Tajikistan has had in instituting a functioning government since the breakup of the Soviet Union. Click on other related topics at the bottom of the page.
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U.s. House of Representatives: The Legislative Process

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Learn about the House of Representatives and how it carries out its responsibilities and duties according to the U.S. Constitution.
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Department of Commerce United States of Government

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the United States Department of Commerce through this site in English and Spanish. This is a comprehensive site providing information about the US Department of Commerce.
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US National Archives

Nara: Charters of Freedom: Constitution of the United States

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive overview of the U.S. Constitution. Places the Constitution in context with two other founding charters of American democracy and government, the Declaration of Independence and the Bill of Rights. Includes access to digital...
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University of North Carolina

University of North Carolina: Constitution 101 [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides a good basic introduction to the Constitution. Explains the founding principles, checks and balances, the rationale for it, the accomplishments of the Constitutional Convention, the debate and ratification, the structure of the...
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Learning About Our Government

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
This instructional activity is designed to inform students about the organization of our nation's government. Students will be introduced to the three branches of American government and the responsibilities of each. They will discuss...
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: Branches of Us Government

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart explains the 3 branches of US government-- Executive, Judicial and Legislative-- and includes some questions for assessment.

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