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Poder Ejecutivo Del Gobierno De La Republica De Costa Ri

For Students 9th - 10th
This page shows the breakdown of the Executive Branch of the Government of Costa Rica. Each part of the branch (President, VP, etc.) contains a link to read more about the person.
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SMART Technologies

Smart: Branches of the Us Government

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
This interactive lesson can be used to introduce or to review the three branches of the United States government: legislative, executive, and judicial.
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US Government Publishing Office

U.s. Government Publishing Office: Our American Government, 2000 Edition

For Students 9th - 10th
A popular introductory guide for American citizens and those of other countries who seek a greater understanding of our heritage of democracy. The question-and-answer format covers a broad range of topics dealing with the legislative,...
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Thomson Reuters

Find Law: United States Constitution: Article Ii

For Students 9th - 10th
Full text of Article II from the U.S. Constitution, as well as detailed annotations that explain the reasoning and subsequent impact of each clause and section of the Article. Content explores everything from the nature and scope of...
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Northern Illinois University

Tagalog: Philippine Democracy

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an exhaustive look at the government of the Philippines with brief biographies of the presidents, descriptions of the branches of government, and a diagram of the court system.
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PBS

Pbs Online News Hour: Rice on Iraq, War and Politics

For Students 9th - 10th
Transcript of an interview of National Security Advisor Condoleezza Rice in September of 2002, discussing President George W. Bush's ideas about moving the US into war against Iraq.
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The White House

The White House: Council of Economic Advisers

For Students 9th - 10th
Official website for the United States Council of Economic Advisers, which advises the President on economic matters. Use the links on the left side to get more background on the Council. Has a link for kids.
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US National Archives

Nara: Teaching With Documents: The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo (Activity)

For Teachers 6th - 8th
The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) provides a lesson, focusing on the treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, that relates to the power granted to the President and the Senate to make and approve treaties with foreign nations...
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Harry S. Truman Library and Museum

Harry S. Truman Library & Museum: Checks and Balances

For Students 3rd - 8th
Descriptions of the separate powers and functions of the three branches of the federal government. Site explains how the powers of one branch check and balance those of another.
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Siteseen

Siteseen: Government and Constitution: Article 2 of the Us Constitution

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Learning About Our Government

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
This instructional activity is designed to inform students about the organization of our nation's government. Students will be introduced to the three branches of American government and the responsibilities of each. They will discuss...
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Political Resources on the Net

Political Resources: Bangladesh Government

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Political Resources on the Net is a good resource for official websites on the government agencies of Bangladesh. Includes chiefs of state, cabinet members, the president, the parliament (Jatiya Sangsad) and embassies.
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Middle East Institute: Middle Eastern Economies

For Students 9th - 10th
Economic trends will provide a very important part of the context in which President Obama's policies play out in the remainder of his term until January 2017. The Middle East's economic recovery from the 2008-2010 global economic crisis...
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: So You Want to Be President

For Teachers 3rd - 9th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart reviews the three branches of government and the qualifications to become President of the United States. Student assessment items are included.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Expansion of Presidential Power: Foundational

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource from Khan Academy provides foundational-level practice questions over the expansion of presidential power. These questions are intended for students taking high school or college level American Government and Civics...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Presidential Communication: Advanced

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource from Khan Academy provides advanced-level practice questions over types of presidential communication. These questions are intended for students taking high school or college level American Government and Civics courses,...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Presidential Communication: Foundational

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource from Khan Academy provides foundational-level practice questions over types of US Presidential communication. These questions are intended for students taking high school or college level American Government and Civics...
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iCivics

I Civics: Mini Lesson: Midterm Elections

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students will learn about the midterm election, its role as a referendum on the presidency, and how a shift in party control impacts the legislative and executive branches.
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U.s. Office of Government Ethics: General Principles

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource describes ethical conduct or non-performance of employee duties for those that are employed in the Executive Branch of the United States Government. Two Executive Orders signed by the President are linked; provides detailed...
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US National Archives

Nara: Teaching With Documents: The Lewis and Clark Expedition

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) presents the Lewis and Clark Expedition as a Constitutional issue. The lesson provided relates to the power granted to the President and the Senate to make treaties with foreign...
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US National Archives

Nara: Teaching With Documents: Sioux Treaty of 1868

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The National Archives and Records Administration highlights the Sioux Treaty of 1868. The instructional activity provided here relates to the power granted to the president and the Senate in Article II, Section 2, Clause 2, of the U.S....
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Overseas Security Advisory Council

For Students 9th - 10th
Everything you wanted to know about the Overseas Security Advisory Council - "an enormously succcessful joint venture for effective security cooperation. Topics include: Global News, What's New, Publications, and Site Search, among others.
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Center for Strategic & International Studies

For Students 9th - 10th
"The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) is a public policy research institution dedicated to analysis and policy impact." Site gives student information and research on topics of national and international security.
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U.s Department of Health & Human Services

For Students 9th - 10th
United States Department of Health & Human Services homepage. Contains news releases; profiles of HHS agencies; opportunities for funding, grants, and research; links to sites related to HHS topics.