US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Election of the President & Vice President: Electoral College
Provides information on the Electoral College and how we use this system to elect the President of the U.S. Features links to much more information on the election.
SMART Technologies
Smart: Branches of the Us Government
This interactive lesson can be used to introduce or to review the three branches of the United States government: legislative, executive, and judicial.
PBS
Wnet: Thirteen: Let Freedom Ring: President Kennedy [Pdf]
A lesson plan from the producers of the 16-episode PBS series "Freedom: A History of US" that lets learners analyze how the image of President and Mrs. Kennedy influenced American government and culture. Includes a discussion of some of...
Digital History
Digital History: Hamilton, Jefferson, First National Bank of the Us [Pdf]
As with so many other ideas, Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton were on opposite sides of the formation of a national bank. Read why Hamilton thought it was a great idea, why Jefferson opposed it, and what they each wrote to...
US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: The Gettysburg Address (3 5)
Features the text of the speech delivered by President Abraham Lincoln in 1863 known as the Gettysburg Address.
US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: The Gettysburg Address (6 8)
Offers the full text of the Gettysburg address delivered by President Abraham Lincoln in 1863. Links to further information are included.
US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Statues and Memorials: Mount Rushmore
Presents images and descriptive details of this national monument that features the faces of past U.S. Presidents: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln.
US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Statues and Memorials: The Lincoln Memorial (3 5)
Find interesting facts on the Lincoln Memorial located in Washington, DC which honors president Abraham Lincoln.
US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Statues and Memorials: The Washington Monument (3 5)
Find detailed information on the Washington Monument located in Washington, DC, that honors our first president of the United States, George Washington.
Other
Us Internet: Mischecanocquah/meshekinoquah (Little Turtle)
This article begins with brief biographical data, but most of it is an address Little Turtle made to President Thomas Jefferson and Henry Dearborn regarding the American government's failure to live up to the conditions of the Treaty of...
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian Libraries: Accepting Smithson's Gift: John Quincy Adams' Role
From a Smithsonian exhibition entitled "From Smithson to Smithsonian," this document relates John Quincy Adams' role in getting the US government to accept and support the gift that became the Smithsonian Institution. A transcript of...
Siteseen
Siteseen: Government and Constitution: Article 2 of the Us Constitution
Article 2 of the US Constitution deals with the establishment of the Executive Branch, the election of the President and Vice-President, the powers and responsibilities of the President, and the process of impeachment.
Siteseen
Siteseen: Government and Constitution: Republican Party History
Article provides a history of the Republican party and details on the eighteen Presidents who have belonged to the Republican Party through George W. Bush.
Siteseen
Siteseen: Government and Constitution: Executive Branch
Article provides a guide to the Executive Branch of Government, its connection to the US Constitution, and its role as the branch that enforces the law and is responsible for the daily administration of the government.
Siteseen
Siteseen: Government and Constitution: Democratic Party History
This article contains a summary of the history of the rise of the Democratic Party, its origins, leaders, presidents, and their beliefs.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Role of the Supreme Court
This essay describes the power of the Supreme Court to 'check' the actions of both the President and Congress, with some historic documentation.
US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Government Buildings: The White House (3 5)
Offers a basic overview of the official residence of the President of the United States, the White House. The only president who did not live there was George Washington, because it was not completed until 1800.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Us History Vote
[Free Registration/Login Required] Using Activotes, students identify historical national figures from diverse backgrounds in the US who have advanced civil rights and promoted the common good. Students also explore the historical...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Watergate
Analyze the scandal that brought down the Nixon presidency and added to the loss of confidence our nation had in our government. Included on this site is a concise summary, references for further study, questions for analysis, and a...
OpenStax
Open Stax: Gilded Age 1870 1900: Key Political Issues: Patronage, Tariffs, Gold
Political patronage was a big problem in the late 19th century and led to corruption within the government. This made it difficult to reform the civil service. Tariffs were another big issue and affected economic groups in different...
US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Primary Election for President and Vice Presiden
An excellent explanation of the primary nomination process of presidential candidates.
PBS
Pbs News Hour Extra: Tea Party Activists Protest Taxes, Big Government
The Tea Party movement was organized in February 2009, in protest to Obama's stimulus package. This article discusses the movement's link to the original Boston Tea Party, personalities identified with the the movement and their aims....
Curated OER
Uk Prime Minister Tony Blair and Us President George W Bush
Article from leading British news service detailing a press conference in May, 2006, in which President George W. Bush and British Prime Minister Tony Blair, admit mistakes in Iraq, but urge support for the new government. There is also...
US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Symbols of u.s. Government:the White House (K 2)
This site gives some basic information on the White House for a young student.