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The Swedish System of Government

For Students 9th - 10th
Information about Sweden's form of government.
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US Government Publishing Office

Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Powers Denied to the National Government and State Governments

For Students 6th - 8th
Described in chart form are the powers not permitted for the national and state governments. A good comparison of the two types of government.
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Ministry of Education and Employment of Spain

Si Spain: Form of Government

For Students 9th - 10th
Have a question about the organization of the Spanish government? This resource offers several selections from which you can choose to learn more about a specific branch of Spanish government or the roles of its many leaders.
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Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: The Middle Ages: Forming Town Governments

For Students 9th - 10th
Briefly describes the advent of town councils in the Middle Ages.
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Center For Civic Education

Center for Civic Education: The Federal System Created by the Constitution [Pdf]

For Teachers 7th - 8th
In this lesson, students will learn how the Constitution established a new way to organize a government, called the federal system. When finished this lesson, students should be able to explain what a federal system is and how it differs...
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iCivics

I Civics

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore games and teacher resources on American forms of government, democracy, and civic life.
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BBC

Bbc: Tunisia Crisis

For Students 9th - 10th
This article discusses the ramifications of the social and political unrest in Tunisia and the potential of the country to embrace a democratic form of government. (January 19, 2011)
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Cato Institute

James Madison's Vision of Liberty [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
An article by the CATO institute about James Madison's vision for his writing and contribution for the U.S. Constitutional Convention. Includes information on his views of a limited government for citizens' rights.
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BBC

Bbc: Tunisia Forms National Unity Government Amid Unrest

For Students 9th - 10th
This article examines Tunisia's struggle to form a democracy and the unrest that continues to plague the country. (January 17, 2011)
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: Southwest Asian Governments

For Teachers 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this flipchart, students will describe the different political structures of the Middle East, explain the basic structure of the national governments in Turkey, Jordan, Iran, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, and...
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BBC

Bbc: Lebanon Agrees Unity Government

For Students 9th - 10th
BBC News provides an article discussing the agreement to form a national unity government in Lebanon. Includes links to other news about Lebanon and the Middle East. (July 2008)
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US Government Publishing Office

Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Quick Facts Colorado

For Students 3rd - 8th
A short list of quick facts in list form about the state of Colorado.
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Yale University

Colonial Charters, Grants and Related Documents

For Students 9th - 10th
Scroll to Massachusetts and link to the colonial documents establishing the colonies' earliest forms of government and laying the foundation for self-governing and eventual independence from England. Beginning with The Charter of England...
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University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: State Constitutions

For Students 9th - 10th
The success of the Revolution gave Americans the opportunity to give legal form to their ideals as expressed in the Declaration of Independence, and to remedy some of their grievances through state constitutions. As early as May 10,...
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Aicpa: Taxes: u.s. Federal Government

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource contains links to federal tax information.
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United States Postal Service

For Students 9th - 10th
As an independent agency of the government, the United States Postal Service homepage offers information on zip codes, address change, stamps, online billing, and variety of other topics.
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Curated OER

Cbc: Liberals, Ndp, Bloc Sign Deal on Proposed Coalition

For Students 9th - 10th
Follow the details of the accord, to form a coalition government,that was signed by the Liberals, New Democrats, and the Bloc Quebecois as they prepare to try and remove the Conservative Government of Canada through a confidence vote.
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Iraq's New Beginning: Voting on a New Constitution

For Students 3rd - 8th
Lots of information and articles about the voting that occurred to create a new Iraqi constitution. Provides examples and information about the new Iraqi constitution that was formed in 2005. Includes teaching materials.
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University of Texas at Austin

Texas Politics: Political Parties

For Students 9th - 10th
A textbook covering the political culture and history of Texas. It examines the two major political parties and their fortunes over time, how parties get formed and rise to prominence, how to participate in politics, and the future of...
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Forum Romanum

Outlines of Roman History: Equalization of the Orders

For Students 9th - 10th
This article shows how, through debt, agrarian, and legislative reform, the patricians and plebeians finally form a united citizenship.
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Other

Gender Equality & Women's Rights Internationally

For Students 9th - 10th
Canada has exhibited leadership internationally in the protection of women's rights, security, and health. This website offers a comprehensive Canadian government policy and partnership list in gender equality and UN initiatives to...
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Texas State Library and Archives Commission

Texas State Library and Archives Commission: The Texas Constitution of 1876

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains the evolution of the Texas Constitution from its earliest manifestation in 1836 up to its final form in 1876. Numerous amendments took place after that, leaving it in its current state, which many people find confusing.
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Human Rights Watch

Human Rights Watch: China and Tibet News Releases and Reports

For Students 9th - 10th
This area devoted to China and Tibet will continue to post human rights violations in the form of articles, reports, and commentaries on on-going events.
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Thomson Reuters

Find Law: Supreme Court Filing Guide

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains pertinent information needed when filing a case with the Supreme Court without legal representation. This page provides links to information about the filing time, what forms to file, page limitations, and others.

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