Students visit Florida Governor's mansion online, and create class book about interesting facts and trivia.

In this Congress worksheet, students read a passage about the U.S. Congress, then complete 4 multiple choice questions. An answer key is included.

In this U.S Constitution worksheet, students complete a crossword puzzle where they answer 20 questions about the U.S. Constitution then use their answers to complete a crossword puzzle. A word bank is provided.

In this reading comprehension/ holiday worksheet, young scholars read a passage about Armed Forces Day which is celebrated on the third Saturday in May in the US. They answer 6 short answer, fill in the blank questions based on the reading.

In this social studies review for grade 4 (4.1) worksheet, 4th graders answer 25 multiple choice questions in standardized test format about U.S. history.

Students research The Great Depression in South Carolina. In this Great Depression lesson plan, students read and discuss the information given to them, along with analyzing photographs from the time.

Here is a great interactive idea that may need a little refining. Students play 3 rounds, where they answer questions explaining how different countries have gained independence throughout history. While this resource has music and...

Eighth graders, in groups, study the law on the Internet.

Eighth graders obtain information about the President's Cabinet by using a template, and exploring the bookmarked Internet sites.

Pupils acquire information about the Vietnam War Era from the internet, textbook and various sources. They transfer the information that they have acquired into a newspaper format. Students create editorials, cartoons, graphics and...

Govspot.com lists information for each state government's structure and elective and appointive offices.

Explains how the Judicial Branch of North Carolina's state government is organized.

This slide and the six that follow it (use the advance button near the bottom of the screen) offer an explanation of each of the three branches of government and the duties they perform, including discussion of the tensions arising from...

Learn all about the Albany Plan of Union from this article from the U.S. Department of State. Find out why it was proposed, what the plan would provide for, and the results.

Save the federal government from Oppressor Sam, and learn about the US Constitution to restore the three branches of government.

This site has links to all federal government agencies, federal branches, and state governments.

This lengthy essay describes the balance between state and federal judiciary courts and touches on independence, integration, power limits and immunities.

Video accompanied by questions for students that looks at how the concept of separation of powers embedded in the Constitution is applied in the United States government. [3:50]

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...

Here you can learn the most current information about Vermont's state government. Includes links to homepages of federal, judicial, and executive branches. Also includes extensive information about tourism and recreational activities....

Ben's Guide is a fun way to present U.S. Government to students in grades K-12. This site presents an overview of the Executive branch of government. Links to related sites are available.

Explains how the three branches of state governments work and the different levels and responsibilities of local governments.

A quick, organized look at the history and organizational structure of the three branches of Texas state government.

Each of the three branches of the United States government is described - the Executive Branch, the Legislative Branch, and the Judicial Branch.