University of Nebraska Omaha
Ec Ed Web: How Can Big Business Make Money From Tariffs?
In this activity, students investigate the impact of tariffs on businesses and consumers during the 1880s by looking at a political cartoon, solving a short math problem, and comparing protectionism between time periods. They then...
Curated OER
Map of the Democratic Republic of Congo
Explore the geography, history, government and facts of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Maps and current flag are included.
Curated OER
Flag of Democratic Republic of Congo
Explore the geography, history, government and facts of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Maps and current flag are included.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Liberal Democracy
This site defines liberal democracy and gives a detailed examination of the pros and cons of its tenants and practices.
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Carnegie Endowment for Intl Peace: Reform in Syria [Pdf]
A good article discussing the attempts to introduce democratic reforms into the Syrian government and society. (July, 2006)
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Carnegie Endowment for Intl Peace: Evaluating Egyptian Reform [Pdf]
An analysis on the political reform efforts in the country along with an evaluation on how much progress has been made. Egypt has been under a non-democratic system for many years now. Requires Adobe Reader. [PDF]
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace: Demilitarizing Algeria [Pdf]
The author in this paper examines the power and political role the military plays in the governance of the country and the chances for democratic reform. Requires Adobe Reader. [PDF]
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace: Illusive Reform in Jordan [Pdf]
This article explores the state of the democratic reforms in Jordan which appears to be good but there is a danger that pressure from Islamist groups may undermine these reforms. Requires Adobe Reader. [PDF]
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Carnegie Endowment for Intl Peace: Top Down Reform in Morocco [Pdf]
In this article, the authors look at efforts to effect democratic reforms from the "top down" and how they are faring in a society in which there are little restrictions on governmental power. Requires Adobe Reader. [PDF]
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Carnegie Endowment for Int'l Peace: Evaluating Political Reform in Yemen [Pdf]
An evaluation of the democratic reforms were are being attempted in the country. The author argues that there are some very big obstacles to democratic reform. Requires Adobe Reader. [PDF]
PBS
Pbs: Rediscovering George Washington
Discussion lesson plan that introduces and examines the concept of government by consent of the governed. Includes a reading for class distribution and references to primary source documents.
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Carnegie Endowment for Intl Peace: Egypt's Islamist Problem [Pdf]
A good analysis of the various Islamist movements at work in Egypt and how the government should attempt to bring these groups into the political process. Requires Adobe Reader. [PDF]
BBC
Bbc News: Mali Votes for New President 2002
An overview of the 2002 democratic election in Mali. As the current president steps down, there are 24 candidates running with two in the forefront. Foreign observers are overseeing the ballot elections. (April 28, 2002)
Library of Congress
Loc: Latvia Transition to Independence
This site from the Library of Congress examines some of the struggles that came out of democratization. The end of the communist party lead to the rise of splintered political parties. Legitimate vs. illegitimate bodies of government are...
BBC
Bbc News: Mali Counts the Cost of Democracy
For one of the poorest countries in the world, the cost of their upcoming democratic election is beyond expensive! The biggest worry is over the excessively large number of questionable candidates as well as concerns over past failed...
BBC
Bbc News: Controversy Mars Mali Election Results
The 2002 democratic election in Mali is facing controversy. Candidates are challenging the vote count, many voters did not turn out, voting was halted due to technical problems, and more. No final results have been announced.(May 1,2002)
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Ethiopia
Features a travel guide and country profile of Ethiopia including a broad overview and numerous links to comprehensive information on the country's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news, government, and much...
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Progressives in the White House
Read a brief overview of the three presidents, two Republican and one Democrat, who believed in an activist government to help all the people, and pushed for legislation to reflect their views.
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: North Korea
A great country profile that takes you on a virtual trip to North Korea. An overview is given on its art, culture, people, environment, geography, history, economy, and government. There are numerous links available that will provide you...
Central Intelligence Agency
Cia: World Factbook: Republic of the Congo
This is a great resource for general information on the Republic of the Congo (not to be confused with the Democratic Republic of the Congo, or Zaire). It includes geography, population, government, economy, communications,...
Central Intelligence Agency
Cia: World Factbook: Sri Lanka
This is a comprehensive resource from the CIA World Factbook on Sri Lanka, including geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, transnational issues. It also includes images of a flag and maps. This...
AllRefer
All Refer Reference: Turkmenistan: Political Parties
This 1Up Info site provides an extremely extensive guide to politics in Turkmenistan. Includes information on political parties and many links to information about political power, government, and defense.
BBC
Bbc: Establishing Guatemalan Democracy
An article that describes the recent efforts to maintain a democratic system in Guatemala which has been subject to a civil war for many years.
Polk Brothers Foundation Center for Urban Education at DePaul University
De Paul University: Center for Urban Education: My New President [Pdf]
"My New President" is a one page, fictional, reading passage about an African-American teen who learned about the government by working in Barack Obama's campaign office on Saturdays. It is followed by constructed-response questions...