An analysis of the Rule of Law and what it means for Canadians. This resource gives the historical background leading up to the law.

Official site of the European parliament in Strassburg.

Late Canadian Senator Eugene A. Forsey left a public legacy to all Canadians including this website hosted by the Parliament of Canada. In this article, he introduces important legal principles that underpin the Canadian court system,...

Features an interesting biographical overview on successful funk music performers, Parliament-Funkadelic, 1997 inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Includes a timeline of key events, recommended reading list, and essential songs.

[Free Registration/Login Required] Susan Sachs discusses the implications of a Reformist dominated Parliament in Iran. (May 28, 2000)

A display of historically significant documents that tell the story of British Parliament during World War II and the D-Day plans.

This resource provides information about the Parliament of Canada, and the Government House Leader.

AboutBritain.com offers information on the history of England's Houses of Parliament. Also includes images and tourist information.

The name Big Ben is often used to describe the tower, the clock and the bell but the name was first given to the Great Bell. This resource gives users the chance to build a virtual Big Ben, go behind the scenes and find out the facts and...

The Hon. Stockwell Day's official Parliament website which tells what committees he is on and what he is doing while he is in Parliament.

This is an extensive resource dealing with the British Slave Trade from 1600 until it was abolished in 1807. A comprehensive timeline links to additional, supplementary, resources.

Contains original text of Daniel Dulany's arguments against the Parliament's right to tax the colonies for revenue.

Activity in which students read and write about the development of democratic ideas in Medieval England, then in small groups, compare U.K. Parliamentary system to U.S. Presidential system.

The official website of the Scottish Parliament offers "This week in the Parliament" as well as day to day business.

The official site of the Scottish Parliament offers "This week in the Parliament" as well as day to day business.

This is the official web page from the Government of Canada for Stephane Dion; it lists his professional qualifications, membership in House of Commons Committees, and a list of publications via a Publications hyperlink. Students looking...

In this video segment from Wide Angle, learn about the representation of women in Rwanda's parliament.

Provides a history and other general information about the parliament of Sri Lanka.

Discussed is President Tandja's decision to dissolve parliament the day after his bid for a third term in office was ruled unconstitutional. (26 May 2009)

Discover the parliamentary buildings in New Zealand. The resource provides a time line of the events of the houses, details about the fire that destroyed much of the parliamentary building, and restoration and conservation details.

A 5-page biography on Oliver Cromwell describes his involvement with the British Parliament and his objection to the rule of Charles I, his involvement in the English Revolution, and his time as Lord Protector over Britain. Archived.

How much do you know about the Palace of Westminster? Find out by answering this four-question multiple-choice quiz. Check each answer before moving to the next question. Hints are available for each question.

Describes why the colonies objected to being taxed directly by Parliament for revenue. Contains quotes by James Otis and Samuel Adams. Explains the significance of the Stamp Act.

An interactive lesson that examines the critical questions revolving around the plot to blow up the Houses of Parliament in 1605.