Central Intelligence Agency
Cia: World Factbook: United States
This resource from the CIA World Factbook provides a detailed fact sheet of United States. The content covers the country's geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues. It...
Boston College
Boston College: Dennis v. United States (1951)
Full syllabus and decision from the Dennis v. United States Supreme Court case.
US Olympic Committee
United States Olympic Committee: Usa Diving
National Olympic governing body for the sport of diving in the United States. Features events, results, and resources for diving.
OpenStax
Open Stax: Americans and Great War 1914 1919: The United States Prepares for War
Details what America did to prepare and execute its entry into World War I, and how the government used propaganda to win public support for the war effort.
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.
Other
United States International Trade Commission
The U.S. International Trade Commission administers U.S. trade law and informs U.S. international trade policies, for the U.S. government and the American people.
US Olympic Committee
United States Olympic Committee: Usa Volleyball
The national office of this association is located in Colorado Springs, Colorado. USA Volleyball is the national governing body for the sport of volleyball. It also lists national teams, educational sources officiating and merchandise.
Boston College
Boston College: Freedom of Speech: Court Decisions: Roth v United States
Transcript of a Supreme Court decision, from 1957, in Roth v United States, a case that weighed constitutional freedoms of speech and the rights of individuals to own and distribute materials deemed by the government to be obscene.
Library of Congress
Loc: Creating the United States
This resource examines the creativity and inspiration that went into the creation and writing of the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution, and the Bill of Rights.
Library of Congress
Loc: Journals of the Continental Congress
These journals from the Continental Congress of the United States will provide students with a greater understanding of the foundations of American government as established in the late 18th century. Includes handwritten documents by...
US Department of State
Us Department of State: u.s. Relations With Paraguay
Discusses the relationship between the United States and Paraguay. (September 2018)
US Department of State
U.s. Dept. Of State: u.s. Relations With Japan
Provides information about the relationship between the United States and Japan. Additional information about the country is available through the links at the bottom of the page.
US Department of State
U.s. Dept. Of State: u.s. Relations With Iraq
Provides information about the relationship between the United States and Iraq. Additional information about the country is available through the links at the bottom of the page.
US Department of State
U.s. Dept. Of State: u.s. Relations With Greece
Read about the relationship between the United States and Greece. (April 2018)
US Department of State
U.s. Dept. Of State: u.s. Relations With Egypt
Provides information about the relationship between the United States and Egypt. Additional information about the country is available through the links at the bottom of the page.
US Department of State
U.s. Dept. Of State: Saudi Arabia
Scroll down on this site to read about the relationship between the Saudi and American governments. This site also has information on Saudi Arabia's history, government, politics, and economy.
US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: The President's Cabinet (Grades 6 8)
Ben's Guide is a fun way to present U.S. Government to students grades K-12. This site presents a description of the President's Cabinet. Links to related sites are available.
Library of Congress
Loc: George Washington to the United States Senate, 1789
A summary of Washington's task to appoint Supreme Court and other federal judicial officials, appointments which he based on relevant experience, their support for the constitution, and on where they lived. Includes images of a...
Mount Holyoke College
U.s. Dept. Of State: Review of Operation Mongoose
Here are the plans for Operation Mongoose, the goal of which was the overthrow of Fidel Castro and the institution of a government friendly to the United States. A very interesting document outlining how this operation could be carried out.
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 Department of State
U.s. Dept. Of State: u.s. Relations With Italy
Discusses the relationship between the United States and Italy.
US Department of State
U.s. Dept. Of State: u.s. Relations With Albania
Information about the relationship between the United States and the Republic of Albania.
Brown University
World War Ii: Diversity in American Society
Detailed and comprehensive picture of the social changes and events in the United States during World War II. Includes legislation and its effects, race riots, the position of women in the work force, African Americans and job...
Oswego City School District
Regents Exam Prep Center: Introduction to u.s. Government
Explore the ideas and principles of American government including its influences, foundation, and basic tenets (such as checks and balances and federalism).