Backstory Radio
Backstory Radio: Scales of Justice: A History of Supreme Court Nominations
BackStory Radio episode discussion of the Supreme Court nomination process past and present exploring media influence and whether or not the process has become more politicized. No audio; transcript only.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Nominalizations
This tutorial begins with a slide show which defines nominalizations; gives examples of adjectives and adverbs changed into nouns, gerunds, and infinitives. Practice with simplifying nominalizations is provided. It also offers a YouTube...
Towson University
Towson University: Distinguishing Between Adverbials, Adjectivals, and Nominals
This is a 20-question, self-grading quiz/exercise on Distinguishing between Adverbials, Adjectivals, and Nominals.
Towson University
Towson University: Distinguishing Adverbials, Adjectivals, Nominals Exercise 2
This is a 20-question, self-grading quiz/exercise on Distinguishing between Adverbials, Adjectivals, and Nominals.
Towson University
Towson University: Distinguishing Adverbials, Adjectivals, Nominals Exercise 4
This is a 20-question, self-grading quiz/exercise on Distinguishing between Adverbials, Adjectivals, and Nominals.
Towson University
Towson University: Distinguishing Adverbials, Adjectivals, Nominals Exercise 5
This is a 20-question, self-grading quiz/exercise on Distinguishing between Adverbials, Adjectivals, and Nominals.
Towson University
Towson University: Distinguishing Adverbials, Adjectivals, Nominals Exercise 6
This is a 20-question, self-grading quiz/exercise on Distinguishing between Adverbials, Adjectivals, and Nominals.
Towson University
Towson University: Distinguishing Adverbials, Adjectivals, Nominals Exercise 3
This is a 20-question, self-grading quiz/exercise on Distinguishing between Adverbials, Adjectivals, and Nominals.
PBS
Pbs News Hour: Assessing the Alito Nomination
Transcript, audio, and video of an October, 2005 report discussing previous rulings and stances taken by U.S. Supreme Court nominee Samuel Alito.
American Rhetoric
American Rhetoric: Geraldine Ferraro: Vice Presidential Nomination Acceptance
This is the text, audio, and video [5:11] of Geraldine Ferraro's acceptance speech as the nominee for Vice President delivered on July 19, 1984, at the Democratic National Convention, in San Francisco, California.
Other
Measuring Worth: What Was the Gdp Then?
Use this calculator to figure out nominal GDP, real GDP, the GDP deflator, population, nominal GDP per capita, and real GDP per capita between any years from 1790 to 2005.
Other
Fdr Cartoon Archive: The Road to Pennsylvania Avenue
Reading political cartoons is a great way to follow current events. This compilation of cartoons follows the selection of a Democratic candidate for president from March through June, 1932. Franklin D. Roosevelt eventually won the...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Nandi and Other Kalenjin Peoples Kinship
Nandi; about one-third of all Kalenjin and second-largest of the Kalenjin subgroups, they are geographically the most centrally located. The Kalenjin live mainly in the highland of western Kenya, although the Sebei and some Pokot are...
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Sonia Sotomayor
Learn about Sonia Sotomayor who was nominated to the Supreme Court by President Obama. Read about her background and achievements, listen to an interview, and view a gallery of pictures.
PBS
Pbs News Hour: John Roberts' First Day
A very telling report of Chief Justice John Roberts' first day in the Supreme Court. Transcript, audio, and video are available of this interesting report.
PBS
Pbs News Hour: A New Chief Justice
From September, 2005, audio, video, and a transcript of a report on the confirmation of John Roberts. This is also linked to NewsHour's "The John Roberts Confirmation."
PBS
Pbs: American Experience: Presidential Politics: Lyndon B. Johnson
Here, read about the 1964 election, through which Republicans planned to "unseat President Lyndon Johnson." Learn about the man nominated by the Republicans, Barry Goldwater, about Johnson's own feelings of inadequacy, and about the 1964...
The Dirksen Congressional Center
Congress for Kids: Elections: Candidates
A brief history of the role that candidates play in the United States Presidential Election.
The Dirksen Congressional Center
Congress for Kids: Elections: National Conventions
The Democrats and Republicans hold huge national conventions every four years, and all of the states participate. Learn about the importance of this special event.