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Federal Grants and Revenues
This site describes one of the principles of the State and Local Fiscal Assistance Act of 1972 and one of its purposes.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: Al Farabi,avincenna, Averroe
This is an essay on the role of philosophy in Islam according to Al-Farabi, Avicenna, and Averroes, who are Islamic philosophers and writers from the Middle Ages.
IQ Site
Iq Study Activities: Interactive Quizzes: Political Parties in Our Democracy
Thirty-two multiple-choice questions test your knowledge of political parties and the election process. Score is kept throughout the exercise and displayed at the end of the activity.
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Inter American Development Bank: Behind Bolivia's "Two Thirds Law"
This is a brief article about the creation of an electoral court in Bolivia in order to help insure more accurate election results.
Soft Schools
Soft Schools: Presidential Election Quiz
Take this quiz to test your knowledge of what it takes to become president of the United States.
Other
Governing.com: The Resource for States and Localities
This is an online magazine that deals with state and local government. Contains a full searchable database of current and past issues.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Asian Heritage: The Effects of Communism in Korea
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart provides some basic information and offers a structure for considering the role of Communism in Korea.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Political Machine and Cartoons
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart covers the background of Boss Tweed, Thomas Nast, and the requirements of political cartoons.
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Le Monde Diplomatique: Homepage
A partial translation of the French title, this magazine about politics from the Le Monde diplomatique has a post-colonial/multicultural ideological slant but remains the priviledged vehicle for analysts of international politics.
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Friedrich Ebert Stiftung (In German): Homepage
Good starting point for information on politics in Germany, particularly the politics of the Social Democratic Party (SPD).
A&E Television
Biography: Aristotle
This resource offers a three page biography of Greek philosopher and scientist, Aristotle.
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Nepal Home Page: Political Structure
This resouce provides an overview of Nepal's branches of government, national elections, and political parties.
Curated OER
Cbc: African National Congress Spinoff Party Chooses Presidential Candidate
Unhappy members of the ruling African National Congress broke away to form South Africa's new COPE party. The party chose its first presidential candidate, Bishop Mvume Dandala who will run for the parliamentary election on April 22/09....
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Intro to Jewish Science Fiction
Small but interesting site that focuses on Jewish science fiction, a small genre but one that exists. Lists various authors and books from this genre.