Independence Hall Association
American Government: Financing State and Local Government
Taxes are collected by federal, state, and local governments to pay for a wide variety of services. This article helps students understand where their tax money goes.
iCivics
I Civics: State Power: Got a Reservation?
Students discover that states have their own governments and powers separate from the federal government. They learn what those powers are, how they're different from the federal government's powers, and that state governments also give...
Other
Official Website of the City of Jacksonville, Fl: Government
Explains the structure of the city government of Jacksonville, Florida. Includes links to the different branches and departments and to elected officials' web pages. Especially helpful is the Civics 101 link on the Duval Legislative...
Other
National Atlas of the United States
The National Atlas of the United States provides comprehensive information collected by the Federal Government and delivered through interactive maps. Select from a variety of scientific, societal, and historical information to be...
This Nation
This nation.com: Executive Order 13132 of August 4, 1999
This Executive Order signed by President Bill Clinton on 8/4/99 is an order that describes the balance between state and federal governments, as warranted by the Framers of the Constitution and federalism.
The Dirksen Congressional Center
Congress for Kids: Powers of the Federal Government
The division of powers between the federal and state levels of the United States government is described. Suggestions for research projects, resource links, and some activities are included.
Other
Chickasaw Nation: Government
The tribal government of the Chickasaw Nation is a democratic republic, modeled after that of the federal government. Registered voters elect a governor and lieutenant governor to four-year terms. Like the president and vice president of...
Other
State and Local Government on the Net
Index of links to specific state governments, national organizations, federal resources, and multi-state sites.
Oregon Secretary of State
Oregon State Archives: The Oregon Blue Book
The Oregon Blue Book, the official state directory and fact book, provides a wealth of information about Oregon. "FACTS," contains almanac references, economy information, scenic images, capital city information, and state buildings;...
C3 Teachers
C3 Teachers: Inquiries: Government and Citizens
A learning module on state government. It includes several supporting questions accompanied by formative tasks and source materials, followed by a summative performance task. Students learn how an elementary class was responsible for...
Cato Institute
Cato Institute: Congress, the Courts, and the Constitution [Pdf]
An analysis of the conflicting views on the fundamental role of the government of the United States, specifically on the relationship between the different branches of the federal government, and what the Cato Institute regards as their...
Internal Revenue Service
Irs: Federal/state/local Taxes Lesson Plans
This lesson plan will help young scholars understand that federal, state, and local governments need revenues to provide goods and services for their residents.
Other
Us Government: Fed Stats
This site shows charts, graphs, and information from more than 70 agencies in the United States Federal Government that produce statistics of interest to the public.
US Government Publishing Office
U.s. Government Publishing Office: Core Documents of u.s.democracy
Direct online access to the basic Federal Government documents that define our democratic society, a core group of current and historical Government publications.
US Mint
United States Mint: Branches of Power
Save the federal government from Oppressor Sam, and learn about the US Constitution to restore the three branches of government.
Library of Congress
Loc: Indian Land Cessions in the United States 1784 1894
This site from the Library of Congress provides links to the original land cession deals between Indians and the Federal Government are provided. Search for documents can be accomplished by searching for Indian tribe, state/territory, or...
Yale University
Avalon Project: Constitution of the United States: Article Ii
Read the text of Article II of the Constitution, the four sections of which lay out the powers and duties of the executive branch of the federal government.
US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: National vs. State Government
Overview of the distribution in powers between the various levels of the United States government.
Other
U.s. Department of Labor: The Federal Budget Process
The Federal Government budgeting process is described. The link called "STEPS" further describes the budget process.
Social Studies Help Center
Social Studies Help Center: Why Was a Federal System of Government Created?
A summary in outline format of the factors related to the development of a federal government in the United States.
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: World Geog: North America: The United States and Canada
World Geography learning module on the United States and Canada explores similarities and differences in the population, climate, resources and evolution of the two countries.
Other
Firstgov.gov: u.s. State and Local Employees
This page allows the visitor to search by topic or type of issues affecting the government. This site also has many links to federal programs.
Other
Vermont: Official State Homepage
Here you can learn the most current information about Vermont's state government. Includes links to homepages of federal, judicial, and executive branches. Also includes extensive information about tourism and recreational activities....
University of Groningen
American History: Essays: The Iron Horse: Federal Intervention in Pullman
From a lengthy essay on the history of the railroad in the United States. This section describes President Grover Cleveland's role in sending federal troops to suppress the Pullman boycott, resulting in increased chaos from the...