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Political Resources on the Net

Political Resources: Azerbaijan

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides information on the political aspects of the country, Azerbaijan. Includes many, many useful links.
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US Government Publishing Office

U.s. Government Publishing Office: Core Documents of u.s.democracy

For Students 9th - 10th
Direct online access to the basic Federal Government documents that define our democratic society, a core group of current and historical Government publications.
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US Government Publishing Office

Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: The Articles of Confederation

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Here you will find background information concerning the Articles of Confederation. Underneath the photo of the document, click on each page to view the original document.
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1890 Poll Tax List, Valencia County, Nm

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an interesting list to view; although there is no additional information, scrolling through names will give a student the idea of those people who lived in the area and were expected to pay the tax to vote.
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Cynthia J. O'Hora

Mrs. O's House: Civil Rights What Are Yours?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Get to know and understand civil rights with the guidance of this project. Students will identify the rights given to us through the U.S. Constitution as well as the rights which affect them in school and answer some probing questions...
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Semper Liber: American Rule of Law the American Way

For Students 9th - 10th
American rule of law is based on the premise that increase in government means decrease in liberty. That being given, the underlying assumption about American rule of law is that limits must be placed on government, since the tendency of...
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Thomson Reuters

Find Law: u.s. Supreme Court: Gannett Co. V. De Pasquale (1979)

For Students 9th - 10th
Complete Supreme Court opinion for Gannett Co. V. DePasquale.
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Other

Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission: Independence to the Civil War

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses a variety of topics concerning the time period of 1776-1861, including Pennsylvania in the revolution, founding a commonwealth, founding a nation, population and immigration, political developments, industry, transportation,...
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: George Washington

For Students 5th - 8th
A brief overview of George Washington and his importance to the success of the new nation, the United States.
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US National Archives

Nara: The Magna Carta

For Students 9th - 10th
One of the historical events that led to the creation of the limited government of the United States, the Magna Carta was written in 1215 as a promise from King John of England to his demanding barons. It put English kings under the rule...
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US Government Publishing Office

Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: The Articles of Confederation, 1781

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
Gives a nice history of the Articles and also a summary of what they were and the problems that developed with their adoption. Includes links to the actual document.
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US Government Publishing Office

Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Election of the President & Vice President: Electoral College

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides information on the Electoral College and how we use this system to elect the President of the U.S. Features links to much more information on the election.
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US Government Publishing Office

Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: President's Legislative Powers

For Students 9th - 10th
An easy-to-understand discussion on the actual legislative powers of the president and the veto. Includes related links.
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US Government Publishing Office

Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: President of the u.s. Requirements & Term

For Students 9th - 10th
A short paragraph on the requirements for holding the president or vice-president position. There is also a paragraph on the number of terms they can serve.
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Ohio Test Prep

Ohio Test Prep: Module 3: Historical Documents

For Students 9th - 10th
Ohio test preparation material on the important historical documents from which the principles of U.S. democracy are reflected. With video tutorials, practice, and assessment.
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Other

Understanding the Federal Courts

For Students 9th - 10th
A ten part publication which describes the federal court system, its structure and organization, what types of cases they hear and much more. You can also download a PDF version of the document.
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The Dirksen Congressional Center

Congress for Kids: The Legislative Branch: House of Representatives

For Students 3rd - 6th Standards
Read a brief synopsis of the House of Representatives in the Legislative Branch, and then complete the short quiz to check for understanding.
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EL Education

El Education: And Justice for All

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students in 11th grade at Tapestry Charter High School created this project during a trimester-long study of constitutional rights and social justice in American history. The learning expedition centered around the question of whether...
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Walled Lake Consolidated Schools

Loon Lake Elementary: Branches of Government

For Students 3rd - 6th
A concise, organized table of information breaking down the three branches of government which govern the United States of America.
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New York Times

New York Times: Crossword Puzzle: u.s. Congress

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The New York Times Learning Network has developed many interactive & printable crossword puzzles. This one is on the U.S. Congress.
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American Bar Association

American Bar Association: How the Law Regulates Who May Vote

For Teachers 7th - 9th
A lesson plan that includes a handout and various follow-up activities for middle schoolers. The lesson plan is described here and a link is provided for downloading the lesson plan and handout.
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Curated OER

Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Tennessee: William Blount Mansion

For Students 9th - 10th
The home of William Blount from 1792 to his death in 1800. A veteran of the Congress of the Confederation and the Constitutional Convention where he represented North Carolina, Blount then became governor of the Southwest Territory, led...
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Other

Justia: u.s. Supreme Court Center: Cases and Opinions: Search and Seizure

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive overview of the Fourth Amendment, on the legality of searches and seizures of persons or property, makes note of Supreme Court rulings on the subject of unreasonable searches and searches.

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