Although condemned by world powers, the coup in Mauritania has received support by most of the country's senate and parliament. Details leading up to the coup and the main players involved are discussed. (August 14, 2008)

Sir William Beveridge's plan for socialized insurance (social security) as presented to the British Parliament in 1942. It lays down the three principles he believed should establish the foundation for an effective social security program.

The article examines the very delicate role that Michaelle Jean, Governor General of Canada, will have during Canada's government crisis as Prime Minister Stephen Harper presents his request to her to prorogue parliament in the face of a...

This resource of archived content presents the tale of wars, murder, secrets, and lies. Discover the story of Guy Fawkes and the failed Gunpowder Plot by exploring pictures, diagrams, original documents, and more.

National Historical Museum (Former Parliament) (Athens)

An excellent article describing the Russian legislature (Congress of People's Deputies). Explains how and why this government instution was created. Also examines the various groups and factions which comprised this legislative body.

Provides details surrounding the passage of another attempt by the British to tax the American colonies, the Stamp Act. Includes original supporting documents and great teacher resources.

Description of the formation of the First Continental Congress in 1774 by all the colonies except Georgia. Includes supporting original documents and great teacher resources.

Describes events that led to the formation of the Second Continental Congress and ultimately American independence. Includes supporting original documents and great teacher resources.

Learn many interesting facts about the political system and the culture of Finland at this government resource. Includes links to extensive resources on government, population, immigration, religion, security, and social affairs. Be sure...

Offers a detailed biography of Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau and what he accomplished throughout his life.

This site from The History Place offers a timeline of events of the Revolution. It offers information about England's involvement with the United States. Pictures are provided throughout along with links to additional information.

Luminarium offers Chaucer quotes, a biography, a collection of Chaucer's works, both in Middle and Modern English, a selection of essays about his times and his works and links to much of the other scholarly information about Chaucer on...

BBC News correspondent Jim Muir describes the 2000 Parliamentary Elections in Iran, focusing on the tensions between Conservative and Reformist factions as well as the implications the Reformist victory has for not only the government...

In 1991, communist hardliners attempted to overthrow Mikhail Gorbachev for his reforms leading to the break-up of the Soviet Union. The coup lasted for three days. Article dated August 15, 2001.

A list of current members of the Cabinet and Ministry is provided. Government address, phone numbers, email and web address are included.

An interactive online exhibit about Churchill's life and especially his relationship with the United States.

This page provides background on Geoffrey Chaucer including his connections to royal society, his life, and his works. It provides links to his biography, Caxton's Chaucer, the One Hundred Years War (which Chaucer fought in), King Edward...

This is a good site for information regarding the EU. It is divided into three separate pages. The first page gives information about what the EU is, the institutions that make up the EU, and it gives a small history of the EU. The...

[Free Registration/Login Required] Students solve a problem surrounding a historical question by reading primary source documents. This historical inquiry lesson allows students to engage in key aspects of historical thinking as they...

The budget for 2009, announced by the Honourable Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance, is summarized. The Economic Action Plan for Canada provides almost $30 billion in support to the Canadian economy which is equivalent to 1.9 percent of...

This article describes the swearing in of Ernest Bai Koroma as the new president of Sierra Leone after its election in 2007. The links on the right provide plenty of background information as well as a profile of the new president....

This site provides short of voters' political rights for Swiss citizens and how the voting system works.

The Hill Times is an independent news magazine and website that cover Canada's federal government and political news. It is a respected news journal that often breaks important political stories. Senior students looking to monitor the...