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Country Studies: Uzbekistan: Government
The government of Uzbekistan, since its independence, has not been democratic nor has it assured human rights. Read about the problems in this Library of Congress article. Click on topics at the end of the article to get more information.
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Tds: Ghana: Government
This article gives a good look at the government of Guinea and its problems since 2003. Read about the dictatorial president and the recent rebukes to his presidency. Information from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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National Teen Age Republicans
The home page for the National Teen Age Republicans. There are many links to different Republican sites and more information on the TARS (Teen Age Republicans).
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Tds: Nigeria: Government
A look at the development of government in Nigeria since its independence in 1960. Information is very current. From the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
Utah Education Network
Uen: Themepark: Liberty: United States Electoral Process
Find a large collection of internet resources organized around the electoral process. Links to places to go, people to see, things to do, teacher resources, and bibliographies.
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Alice Paul Institute: Alice Paul: Feminist, Suffragist, and Political Strategist
Read a detailed biography of Alice Paul, tireless champion for women's suffrage, the 19th amendment, and an Equal Rights Amendment.
Stephen Byrne
History for Kids: Government of North America
Reference material for elementary students who are learning about U.S. Government provides an overview of the three branches of government outlined in the U.S. Constitution and a glimpse into the political party system.
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A Brief History of Poland: The Post War Years 1945 1990
Detailed information about the history of Poland after World War II including details about the beginnings of the Communist Party in Poland.
PBS
Pbs News Hour: Lesson Plan: The Presidential Nominating System
This lesson plan may be used to introduce students to the system of primaries and caucuses by which candidates for U.S. president are nominated by their parties. After completing this lesson plan, students will understand the process by...
PBS
Pbs News Hour: Lesson: The Presidential Nominating System
This instructional activity may be used to introduce students to the system of primaries and caucuses by which candidates for U.S. president are nominated by their parties. After completing this instructional activity, students will...
Texas State Historical Association
Texas State Historical Association: Elections in Texas [Pdf]
An activity guide where students refer to the Texas Almanac, which is free to download, for information needed to complete assigned tasks. In this lesson, they study results from recent and past elections, create graphs and charts,...
BBC
Bbc: The Opposition to Hugo Chavez
This site is a description of the five major political opponents to Hugo Chavez. They are known as the "Group of Five," or G-5. The have organized the political recall election which is in August 2004. The article is dated March 18, 2004.
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Tds: Kenya: Government
A discussion of the branches of government of Kenya and a look at the current political conditions as well as a chart showing the current government officials. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Tds: San Marino: Government
A thorough look at the government and politics of San Marino with a discussion of the legislative body as well as the judiciary. From the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
BBC
Bbc: 1989: Election Boosts for Solidarity
The BBC explains that on June 5th, 1989 Poland's Solidarity party expected to win the election.
US Senate
The U. S. Senate: Senators of the 108th Congress
This site from the United States Senate provides a current list of the Senators of the 108th Congress. You can sort by state, name or party, view biographical and contact information and much more.
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Ifes: Election Profile Ethiopia 2005
Ethiopia's election profile for 2005 includea a description of the government structure. the electoral system. and the main parties.
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Carnegie Endowment for Intl Peace: Jordan & Its Islamic Movement [Pdf]
An examination of the Islamic Action Front and how it has gained political legitimacy even though it is opposed to the current governmental system of the country. Requires Adobe Reader. [PDF] (November 2006)
BBC
Bbc News: Should Chavez Lose His Job?
This site from BBC News provides a debate between two commentators on politics in Venezuela whether the current president Hugo Chavez should be recalled. The recall election is scheduled for August 15, 2004. The article is dated Feb. 13,...
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Venezuela analysis.com: Speech by Hugo Chavez
This site is a speech by President Hugo Chavez of Venezuela at the opening of the G-15 Summit on March 1, 2004. It is a good example of Chavez's political views.
Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
Gilder Lehrman Institute: History Now: Examining Antebellum Elections
[Free Registration/Login Required] This high school lesson plan has students look at data from the elections between 1824-1861 and the effect the two party system had on the outcomes.
Northern Illinois University
Getting the Message Out!: Second Party System: The Know Nothing Party
Explains what the Know Nothing party represented. They emerged in reaction to massive immigration between 1845 and 1855, and to the growing political influence of Roman Catholics.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Open Course Ware: Government and Politics of China
Present an impressive overview of pre-Communist through present day China with an outlook towards the future by including some of these resources.
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