Nearly every president has had the opportunity to name a nominee to the United States Supreme Court. But what makes someone an ideal candidate to become a Supreme Court justice? High schoolers test their prior knowledge about the...

Need a teacher's guide all about Sam Houston and how he relates to the Texas Revolution? Look no further! The guide includes a timeline detailing Houston's life, important milestones, and relevant maps that include his movement around...

Clearly contrasts the two houses in the US Legislative Branch. It details the commonalities in the making of a law.

Historical overview of the Roman Senate teaches us about Roman law during the days of the Roman Republic, Empire and the later years. Site includes links to resources for teachers, such as worksheets, activities and quizzes.

Some interesting facts about the state of New Hampshire are offered in this resource.

From the US Congress, find a short biography on Dennis Chavez, a Democratic senator from New Mexico during the New Deal years. Site lists the committees he served on during his time as senator and Representative.

Some interesting facts about the state of New Hampshire are offered in this site.

Looks at the paranoia of the 1950s when Americans lived in fear of communism. The House Committee on Un-American Activities created blacklists of people working in Hollywood, McCarthyism flourished, and the Rosenberg couple were tried...