The official site for the U.S. Agency for International Development. USAID "is the U.S. federal government agency that implements America's foreign economic and humanitarian assistance programs." Learn all about the work it does around...

Can you vote in Election 2008? View this guide to see historical facts and where to register to vote in Federal elections. Includes links to further information.

Module with numerous videos and links to living history sites on topics in American Government, including the Constitution, the three branches, federalism and an array of other topics.

Newberry Library digital collections presents a lesson using primary sources from which students explore the concept of "anti-state" sentiment and examine the reasons writers and politicians protest the authority of the federal...

Provides a brief overview of the judicial branch of the federal government. Discusses the origin of the judicial branch, the concept of judicial review, and functions of the judicial branch. Links to more information about the U.S....

Georgia Virtual Learning module on the U.S. Constitution explores the concepts of Federalism, Republic and a well informed citizenry.

A short easy-to-understand explanation of federalism and tug-of-war between state government power and federal government power.

Beginning page of a Learning Adventure examines what parts of the Constitution give the branches of the Federal Government their specific powers. Those three parts are Article I, Article II, and Article III.

A scholarly paper on the U.S. banking debacle of the 1980s and the lesson it holds on government mismanagement. Provides background on the history of savings and loans and draws the conclusion that the banking debacle was primarily an...

Offers a brief history and detailed description of the Supreme Court Building in Washington, DC.

Introduction to a learning adventure on the Constitution and branches of government. Students click on their age group icon to find information on which part of the Constitution spells out the powers of legislative, executive and...

This scholarly paper investigates the treatment of the federal government, sometimes ambivalent, sometimes hostile, during the presidential terms of Woodrow Wilson. See how Wilson's need for industrial workers and soldiers in the time...

An explanation of the power the federal courts hold in the American judicial branch of government. Find a quiz to test understanding.

The homepage for the U.S government's Environmental Protection Agency has many links to additional topics. The links are located on the left side of the page.

The official web site of the government agency offers a broad range of information, including statistical as well as species and breed documentation. National laws and guidelines are also available, including information on where fishing...

Read about the background of coal miners and coal mine operators prior to the coal strike in 1902. Find out the significant role of the federal government in bringing the strike to an end.

This comprehensive resource details the provisions of the Hatch Act of 1939 and how this affects the political behavior of government employees.

From a chapter on America's expansion westward in a history textbook. This section looks at how Americans felt about westward expansion in the mid-1800s, and ways that the federal government promoted migration. Includes review questions.

Through amendments and legal rulings, the Constitution has transformed in some critical ways. The U.S. Constitution, written in 1787 and ratified by nine of the original 13 states a year later, is the world's longest-surviving written...

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.

This unit explores the timeless qualities of The U.S. Constitution, the opportunities to amend it, and how it is a pillar of the American identity, through these activities, videos, and outside resources.

Read this text of the 16th Amendment, followed by the history of the Amendment and an analysis. (PDF)

Learning Adventure introduces the election process for Federal officials, specifically the President and Vice President, Senators, and Representatives.

The U.S. government created a program that funds job training and placement of Americans who are blind or severely disabled. Through this activity, students will research the program to establish their own opinions as to whether the...