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ProCon

Social Security Privatization

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Should Social Security be privatized, or is the government program fine just the way it is? Scholars read pro and con arguments and watch videos to learn more about the debate topic. Pupils also have an opportunity to interact with other...
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Spark Notes

The Interwar Years (1919-1938): Study Questions

For Students 7th - 12th
In this online interactive history worksheet, students respond to 10 short answer and essay questions about years between World Wars I and II.
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Cornell University

Cornell University: Law School: Social Security Library

For Students 9th - 10th
The Cornell Law Library provides an exhaustive resource on "the set of programs popularly referred to as Social Security." Read about the Act and its amendments, court decisions, applications, and more.
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Social Security Administration

Social Security Online: Homepage

For Students 9th - 10th
The official website of the U.S. Social Security Administration. An interesting site to check out for current information on the subject, along with links to additional information. The FAQ section has information about Social Security...
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Other

Tax history.com Federal Income Tax History

For Students 9th - 10th
TaxHistory.com provides a detailed look at the development and history of the federal income tax. Content addresses the roots of the federal income tax with the 1894 Income Tax Act, the reasoning behind the 16th amendment, the two uses...
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Other

Uncle Fed's Taxes: Tax Topic 401, Wages and Salaries

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Uncle Fed's Tax board explains withholding tax from wages and salaries. Mentions various forms that are used when filing taxes.
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Wolters Kluwer

Business Owner's Toolkit: Employers' Responsibility for Fica Payroll Taxes

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains requirements of FICA - Federal Insurance Contributions Act.
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The White House

The White House: Issues

For Students 9th - 10th
Official page from the White House provides information on the Presidential agenda regarding major topics such as Immigration, Civil Rights, Defense, Economy, Education, Health Care, Taxes, and more.
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Other

Amos Web: A Pedestrian's Guide to the Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
Exploring the economy can be a fun adventure with the Pedestrian's Guide to the Economy. Use this site to find your answers to economic topics in a user-friendly format with comic strip guides.
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Other

National Association of Manufacturers: Home Page

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is the home page of the National Association of Manufacturers and is a great starting point to learn more about modern manufacturing.
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Other

Committee on Ways and Means Us House of Representatives

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the offiical website of the U.S. Congress's Ways and Means Committee, which oversees the funding of the U.S. government.
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Other

Streetlaw: Family Law

For Students 9th - 10th
At this website, check out an introduction to family law and several relevant online resources for further reading and research. Topics include: "Law and the American Family," "Marriage," "Legal Rights of Single People Who Live...