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US Government Publishing Office

Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Branch O Mania

For Students 3rd - 7th Standards
Learn about the duties of each branch of government with this learning game. Help Ben Franklin catch the items that are unique jobs for each particular branch of government. Level up with your knowledge!
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US Government Publishing Office

Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Branches of Government: Executive Branch (3 5)

For Students 3rd - 5th
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.
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US Government Publishing Office

Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Branch O Mania

For Students Pre-K - 1st Standards
Learning game for ages 4 and above the U.S. Government in which players use the information they have gained from Learning Adventures and help Ben Franklin catch the icons that are unique to each branch of government.
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The White House

The White House: Our Government

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Canada Info: Structure of Canadian Federal Government Chart

For Students 3rd - 8th
The structure of the 3 levels of the Canadian Federal Government is clearly shown on this graphic chart. Useful for anyone researching the Canadian government.
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US Government Publishing Office

Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Branches of Government: The President's Budget

For Students 6th - 8th
Ben's Guide is a fun way to present US laws to students. This site presents an explanation of the Presidential Budget. Links to related sites are available.
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US Government Publishing Office

Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Judicial Branch (6 8)

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site from Ben's Guide to U.S. Government provides a brief overview of the judicial branch of the federal government. Discusses the origin of the judicial branch, the concept of judicial review, and functions of the judicial branch....
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Usa Gov: Three Branches of Government

For Students Pre-K - 1st Standards
Lesson plans for students to learn about the three branches of government. They can find information about the origins of the Constitution, separation of powers, and details about each of the three branches.
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US Government Publishing Office

Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Learning Adventures: Branches of Government

For Students Pre-K - 1st Standards
Beginning page of a Learning Adventure examines what parts of the Constitution give the branches of the Federal Government their specific powers. Those three parts are Article I, Article II, and Article III.
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Read Works

Read Works: Branching Out

For Teachers 4th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read about three branches of government and their system of checks and balances. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in classifying and categorizing.
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Read Works

Read Works: Branching Out

For Students 4th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about Constitution Week and the three branches of government. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: United States Government

For Students 9th - 10th
El Paso Independent School District in El Paso, Texas created this US Government text for its high school course using OER, CC, and public domain content from a variety of sources curated by educators in the district. The course is...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Checks on the Judicial Branch: Foundational

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource from Khan Academy provides foundational-level practice questions over the checks on the government's judicial. These questions are intended for students taking high school or college level American Government and Civics...
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The White House

The White House: The Judicial Branch

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the judicial branch of the federal government, how the organization of the federal judiciary is determined, the functions and responsibilities of the Supreme Court, and features of the judicial process.
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iCivics

I Civics: Three Branches

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
A web quest looking at how a law gets passed as it moves through the three branches of the United States government: executive, legislative, and judicial. Each page has a question to answer, and a link to a site with information specific...
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iCivics

I Civics: Legislative Branch

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Learners will learn about the structure, function, and powers of the legislative branch of government. They will explore the legislative process, as well as the influence of citizens and political parties. Register for a free account to...
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The White House

The White House: The Executive Branch

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the executive branch of the federal government, how it is organized, and the powers and responsibilities of the President, Vice President, the Executive Office of the President, and the departments within the Cabinet.
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Utah Education Network

Uen: Civics: Government

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Provides basic information about our government.
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iCivics

I Civics: Executive Branch

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Young scholars will learn about the executive branch, including the unique role and powers of the president and the function of executive departments and agencies. They will explore key facets of foreign policy and the president's role...
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Government of Antigua and Barbuda

For Students 9th - 10th
"The official website of the Government of Antigua and Barbuda". This article talks about the three branches of government and how they work.
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Geographic

Mexico Government Index

For Students 9th - 10th
This homepage provides links to a wide variety of information concerning Mexico's government, including constitutional history, the three branches of the government, the party system, the electoral process, and more.
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Read Works

Read Works: The Three Branches of Government

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] Intended for early elementary students, ReadWorks provides an information text about the three branches of government. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Information Technology Associates

Dominican Republic Government

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides easy to read information on the government of the Dominican Republic. Topics include the type of government, branches of government, political parties, and more.
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State Library of North Carolina

N Cpedia: State Government: Judicial Branch

For Students 4th - 8th
Explains how the Judicial Branch of North Carolina's state government is organized.

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