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Rose Institute of State and Local Government

For Students 9th - 10th
This organization studies State and Local Government in California. It has some nice statistics on local government in California.
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Internal Revenue Service

Irs: Federal/state/local Taxes Lesson Plans

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson plan will help young scholars understand that federal, state, and local governments need revenues to provide goods and services for their residents.
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Oregon Secretary of State

Oregon State Archives: The Oregon Blue Book

For Students 9th - 10th
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;...
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Official Website of the City of Jacksonville, Fl: Government

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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State of Montana

For Students 9th - 10th
The official site of the state of Montana presents facts about the state, how the state government functions, and who are its current elected officials.
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University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: City Government

For Students 9th - 10th
Overivew of city government structure, organization and responsibilities.
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iCivics

I Civics: Who Represents Me?

For Students 3rd - 6th
Do you know who represents you in the federal, state and local government? Do you know how to get in touch with them? This web quest will guide you through a number of web resources that will give you information about your...
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National Conference of State Legislatures: Mandate Monitor

For Students 9th - 10th
The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (UMRA) was adopted in an effort " to curb the practice of imposing unfunded Federal mandates on States and local governments." According to the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), UMRA defines a...
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Who's Who in Our Government?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students will do Internet research to identify key government officials. Each student will create an animated character to introduce a key official to the class.
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Texas Education Agency

Texas Gateway: Ch.16: Government Budgets and Fiscal Policy: Government Spending

For Students 11th - 12th
By the end of this section, you will be able to do the following: Identify U.S. budget deficit and surplus trends over the past five decades and Explain the differences between the U.S. federal budget, and state and local budgets.
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Municipal World

For Students 9th - 10th
An online magazine for local government, which includes a local government discussion forum.
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National Association of Counties (Naco)

For Students 9th - 10th
The National Association of Counties (NACO) site is a resource about counties around the United States. Look up the population or other important information about any U.S. country as well as other information.
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Other

Job Hunt: Job Resources by State

For Students 9th - 10th
Are you looking for job resources in the U.S. by State? Select your state from the listing below to go to the page that lists Web sites which focus on employment opportunities in that state.
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American Academy of Achievement

Academy of Achievement: Antonio Villaraigosa

For Students 9th - 10th
Academy of Achievement biography of Antonia Villaraigosa gives readers an overview of his life struggles and success as mayor of Los Angeles.
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Vermont: Official State Homepage

For Students 9th - 10th
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....
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Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs: State of Israel

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs describes the type and structure of the Israeli governmnet established in 1948. Links to each branch of the government are found on the orange menu bar.
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Usa.gov

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has links to all federal government agencies, federal branches, and state governments.
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Turkish Odyssey: State Policies: Administration

For Students 9th - 10th
This site describes the government of Turkey. Topics include the Turkish Grand National Assembly, the President, Cabinet, and local administration.
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Other

Minnesota: Official Website

For Students 9th - 10th
Official site for the State of Minnesota includes information on services, elected officials, courts, state agencies, and more.
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Cynthia J. O'Hora

Mrs. O's House: Pennsylvania County Government Project

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Understand how local county government works in Pennsylvania.
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Other

State of Georgia Official Site

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the official website of the State of Georgia. Content includes government information, tourist information, statistical facts, local city and county information, and much more.
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State of Florida

Florida Government Information Locator

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains information on Florida's government as well as tourism, business, education, history, employment, and libraries.
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Library of Congress

Loc: The Constitution: Counter Revolution or National Salvation

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Using primary texts and prior study of Colonial America and the Revolution, students examine "what type of government would best represent the ideals of the American Revolution." Worksheets, discussions, and role-playing within this...
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US Department of Education

U.s. d.o.e.: Office of English Language Acquisition

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
The Office of English Language Acquisition (OELA) identifies major issues affecting the education of English language learners and publishes research and statistical reports on those issues. It serves as a clearinghouse for information,...