Read the basic descriptions of different types of government including anarchy, capitalism, democracy, dictatorship, monarchy, and republic.

Resource study of the Bill of Rights examines governance by looking at three cases in history for comparison to analyze the concepts of theocracy and democracy in governing. Includes questions for discussion and small group activity.

Learn about the daily tasks and career opportunities of a district representative for a state senator.

Government loans are described with links to more detailed information on different types of loans.

A two-page overview of how this organization supports the growth of information and communication technology in Asia, what types of technology it promotes, and why it is such an important issue to the development and modernization of...

Article on crime and types of punishment used in Colonial Virginia. Gives students an idea of what it was like to live in the English colonies.

This article, (1997), explores the impact of a series of articles published in the San Jose Mercury News entitled "Dark Alliance: The Story Behind the Crack Explosion." Content focuses on the type of reaction these articles generated,...

Learn about different types of tax cuts the government can use to help control unemployment. The article explains how tax cuts create jobs, but it also suggests other steps the government can take that may be more effective.

This resource explains what public goods are. This video lesson from Khan Academy is intended for students who are taking a microeconomics course.

Bonds are a common form of investment issued by governments or corporations as a way to raise money. Learn the different types and how they differ from stocks.