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Tom Richey

Tom Richey: Party Identification: u.s. Government: Ap

For Students 9th - 10th
PowerPoint slide show created by Tom Richey on party identification in the U.S. electorate. Part of AP U.S. Government course presented with illustrations and humor.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Libertarian Party (United States)

For Students 9th - 10th
Wikipedia offers a lengthy overview of the Libertarian Party in the United States. Good definitions, facts, and arguments about whether the Libertarian Party is on the right or left of the political spectrum.
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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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The Economist

The Economist: Political Forces: Mexico

For Students 9th - 10th
This article describes the competition among Mexico's three major political parties.
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Lin and Don Donn

Lin and Don Donn: u.s. History Lessons: Elections, Parties, Campaigns

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
This site provides suggestions for lesson plans and unit plans to teach about the U.S. system of elections, political parties, and campaigns.
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Travel Document Systems

Tds: Moldova: Government

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the government of Moldova and its political parties and problems with the territory of Transnistria. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Travel Document Systems

Tds: Kazakhstan: Government

For Students 9th - 10th
A discussion of the government of Kazakhstan current to 2005. You can find out about the oblasts, akims, political parties, and the strong president.
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Travel Document Systems

Tds: Benin: Government

For Students 9th - 10th
Don't miss the chart that shows the many political parties that operate in the small country of Benin. Read about its government and its recent elections. Information is from the CIA World Fact Book and the U.S. State Dept. Background...
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Travel Document Systems

Tds: Croatia: Government

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about Croatia's government and its structure. You can also find a list of the current governmental officials and political parties. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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The Economist

The Economist: Mexico's Politics: The Opposition Party Is in Decline

For Students 9th - 10th
This article examines the decline of Mexico's political party known as PRD, which had been in power for the past 70 years.
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Travel Document Systems

Tds: Angola: Government

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the transition of Angola's government from a Marxist-Leninist one to a supposedly more democratic one. You can find a list of the current government officials and the current political parties. Information is from the U.S....
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US Government Publishing Office

U.s. Government Publishing Office: Our American Government, 2000 Edition

For Students 9th - 10th
A popular introductory guide for American citizens and those of other countries who seek a greater understanding of our heritage of democracy. The question-and-answer format covers a broad range of topics dealing with the legislative,...
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Geographic

Bolivia Government

For Students 9th - 10th
General/brief description of the governmental structure of Bolivia. Provides information about the different government bodies, the leaders, the political parties, and other general statistics related to the government of Bolivia.
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Other

Geographic.org: Uzbekistan Government 2002

For Students 9th - 10th
Geographic.org's guide to Uzbekistan. This particular page provides background info about the country's government including political parties, nt'l holidays, capitol and more. Easily links to Uzbekistan geography, economy, history,...
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Politics of Russia

For Students 9th - 10th
A thorough article on the politics of Russia. Includes an explanation of the branches of government, the constitution, political parties and elections, and local and regional governments.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Politics of Nepal

For Students 9th - 10th
Article on Nepal including government branches, political parties and leaders, and other facts concerning their current political system.
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Siteseen

Siteseen: Government and Constitution: The Federalists

For Students 9th - 10th
Fun facts and an overview of the Federalists, the first American political party and formed by Alexander Hamilton, the Secretary of the Treasury, John Adams, and Gouverneur Morris.
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AllRefer

All Refer Reference: Russia: Government and Politics

For Students 9th - 10th
This 1Up Info page provides several paragraphs of information on the politics and government of Russia. Includes information on the type of government and political parties of the country, plus the divisions of the government, foreign...
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Travel Document Systems

Tds: Mali: Government

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the government of Mali, which has a multi-party democracy. There is also an easy to read chart which names the government officials, and describes the type of government. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Travel Document Systems

Tds: Democratic Republic of the Congo: Government

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed look at the government and politics in Democratic Republic of the Congo from 2003 to the present. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Travel Document Systems

Tds: The Gambia: Government

For Students 9th - 10th
Take a look at The Gambia's government. After having a relatively stable democracy, you can read about Gambia's current political problems. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Travel Document Systems

Tds: Mauritania: Government

For Students 9th - 10th
This article on the government of Mauritania, based on information from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes, discusses the difficulties in running a nation which is divided by ethnic tensions.
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Travel Document Systems

Tds: Tanzania: Government

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out about the government of Tanzania which has a National Assembly for the entire country and a House of Representatives for Zanzibar. You can also see a list of current government officials. Information is from the U.S. State Dept....
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Travel Document Systems

Tds: Bulgaria: Government

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the government of Bulgaria and its recent elections. You can also find a list of the current governmental officials. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.