Handout
Duke University

Ad* Access: Brief History of Ww Ii Advertising Campaigns

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Duke University tells of the massive advertising campaign that the United States launched to help finance the war.
Website
Harp Week

Harp Week: Presidential Elections: 1908 Taft v. Bryan Overview

For Students 9th - 10th
What a great resource this is. The four-page oveview of the campaign of 1908 begins with a review of the presidency of Theodore Roosevelt. Read about the nomination of William Howard Taft, Roosevelt's acolyte, sure to carry on the...
Handout
USA Today

Campaign Finance: A Closer Look at the Pendleton Act and President Clinton

For Students 9th - 10th
A newspaper article that explains the Pendleton Act and why President Clinton may have broken the law. (10/14/97)
Article
Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of American History: July 1942: United We Stand

For Students 9th - 10th
Exhibit, honoring a nationwide design contest to encourage Americans to buy war bonds while boosting morale, explains the rationale for the campaign and tells the stories behind the magazine covers designed for the campaign.
Website
CNN

Cnn: Election Center 2008

For Students 9th - 10th
A great center for information on the election of 2008, this includes information on the candidates, the path to the presidency, money raised and spent by candidates and the important issues at stake.
Handout
Other

Complaints About Wealthy Donors' Influence on Candidates

For Students 9th - 10th
An article that discusses the Pendleton Act of 1883, both historically and in the context of modern politics.
Website
Other

League of Women Voters

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about important issues, relating towards female voters.
Primary
This Nation

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.
Graphic
Other

Nyc Organization Chart

For Students 9th - 10th
Develop a better understanding of the New York City Government with this helpful organization chart.
Website
Other

New York City Government Official Website

For Students 9th - 10th
Visit this thorough site to gain valuable information about the local government of New York City. This official site contains press releases, photo galleries, pages for different agencies, and other related information.
Website
NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: Election 2000

For Students 9th - 10th
An excellent and thorough website that explores the Election 2000. Includes information on the presidential race and election, as well as the races and elections for Congress and state governors. Also includes extensive coverage of the...
Activity
Harry S. Truman Library and Museum

Every Four Years: Electing a President

For Students 9th - 10th
This exhibition examines Presidential elections, with a particular emphasis on elections in the last 80 years.
Website
Other

Supporting Federal Candidates: A Guide for Citizens

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out how to take an active part in the election process as a citizen of the U.S.
Website
Other

League of Women Voters

For Students 9th - 10th
Official homepage of the League of Women Voters.
Website
Other

Aclu: American Civil Liberties Union

For Students 9th - 10th
Official home of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). Learn about American news, what's going on with the Supreme Court and new legislation, and more at this online interest group.
Website
Other

Center for Responsive Politics: Open Secrets

For Students 9th - 10th
Opensecrets.org is a non-partisan, non-profit research group based in Washington, D.C. that tracks money in politics, and its effect on elections and public policy.
Lesson Plan
PBS

Now With Bill Moyers: Voting

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A lesson for examining governmental influences in everyday life. Learners analyze a report focusing on a democracy reform effort and predict the impact of suggested reforms. They then strategize on ways to overcome a perceived obstacle...

Other popular searches