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Library of Congress

Loc: Colorado State and Local Government

For Students 9th - 10th
The Library of Congress provides information on the state government of Colorado, including its state legislature, judiciary, executive branch, constitution, legal guides, and general sources.
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Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs: State of Israel

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs describes the type and structure of the Israeli governmnet established in 1948. Links to each branch of the government are found on the orange menu bar.
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Digital History

Digital History: u.s. Constitution and Organization of the National Government

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the structure of the U.S. Constitution and the thoughts of the framers behind the formation of each branch.
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Political Resources on the Net

Political Resources: Bangladesh Government

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Political Resources on the Net is a good resource for official websites on the government agencies of Bangladesh. Includes chiefs of state, cabinet members, the president, the parliament (Jatiya Sangsad) and embassies.
Unit Plan
US Department of the Treasury

Department of the Treasury for Kids

For Students 3rd - 8th
Click on the U.S. Mint and Bureau of Engraving and Printing for informative and colorful pages on the Department of Treasury. Site also provides information on other government offices.
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Federal Bureau of Investigation

Federal Bureau of Investigation

For Students 9th - 10th
The Federal Bureau of Investigation(F.B.I)is an independent agency of the U.S. government. This homepage contains a wide variety of information, such as: Your FBI, Contacting the FBI, Major Investigations, Employment, etc.
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Other

United States Department of Labor: Occupational Safety and Health Administration

For Students 9th - 10th
This homepage for the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), a government regulatory agency, is an excellent source of information on issues concerning workers health and safety.
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US Department of the Treasury

U.s. Department of Treasury Education

For Students 9th - 10th
"We are pleased to welcome you to Treasury's Learning Vault, where you can learn all about the history of the Treasury Department, its role in the Federal government, and its mission to serve you."
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Other

Dot: Office of the Historian

For Students 9th - 10th
Historical information on the U.S. Department of Transportation can be found here. Included: a history of the department, biographies and dates of service of the Secretaries of Transportation, and a chronology of important events.
Lesson Plan
US National Archives

National Archives: The Constitution in Action: Article Ii

For Teachers 6th - 8th
This activity can be used during a unit on the U.S. Constitution. Students will analyze the Senate Journal of the First Congress and identify how the document demonstrates content contained within Article II of the Constitution in...
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University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: The Cabinet

For Students 9th - 10th
Outline of the Executive Branch Cabinet offices and date created.
Lesson Plan
American Bar Association

American Bar Assoc.: Separation of Powers, Connecting the Separate Powers [Pdf]

For Teachers 4th - 6th
This lesson involves role-playing to help the students understand the separation of powers. [PDF]
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Other

Ohio Treasurer of State

For Students 9th - 10th
The official homepage of the Ohio Treasurer of State. Includes information on the current treasurer and her/his duties of this elected office.
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Other

State of Oregon Official Site

For Students 9th - 10th
Official site from the State of Oregon provides information on state government, resources, economics, business, agencies, education, and general Oregon information.
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Other

Middle East Institute: Middle Eastern Economies

For Students 9th - 10th
Economic trends will provide a very important part of the context in which President Obama's policies play out in the remainder of his term until January 2017. The Middle East's economic recovery from the 2008-2010 global economic crisis...
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: The Tough Issues

For Students 5th - 8th
Read about the change of plans when delegates to the Philadelphia convention decided to write a new constitution to replace the Articles of Convention. See the ideas delegates had to address concerns of large and small states.
Lesson Plan
iCivics

I Civics: Nationbuilder in Chief

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students learn about some of the decisions and actions the first presidential administrations took to make sure the United States would be strong enough to last.
Lesson Plan
Center For Civic Education

Center for Civic Education: How Constitution Used to Organize the New Govt [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson describes how, using the guidelines provided in the Constitution, the First Congress in April 1789 named the new president and vice president, provided funding for the new government, organized the executive branch, organized...
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BBC

Bbc News: Profile: Condoleeza Rice

For Students 9th - 10th
BBC News: Profile: Condoleezza Rice
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Digital History

Digital History: Majority Rule vs. Checks and Balances [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
It is interesting to read how the delegates to the Constitutional Convention thought as they debated important issues such as the checks and balances that should be written into the new Constitution. Read these conversations based on...
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Georgetown University

Georgetown University Pdba: Bolivia Cabinet/gabinete

For Students 9th - 10th
A current list of the governmental leaders of Bolivia who form the Executive Branch of the government. It includes the President/Vice-President and the Ministers names.
Handout
Other

Texas Bob: The Governors of Texas

For Students 9th - 10th
A list of every Texas governor beginning in 1846 when Texas entered the union as a state, to the present governor.
Unit Plan
Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: Democracy in America: The Constitution: Fixed or Flexible?

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
This unit explores the timeless qualities of The U.S. Constitution, the opportunities to amend it, and how it is a pillar of the American identity, through these activities, videos, and outside resources.
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Library of Congress

Loc: South Sudan

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides links to numerous documents concerning the government of South Sudan and its executive, judicial, and legislative branches. Links to related articles about the country are also featured.