Curated OER
Comparing Governments
Twelfth graders research and discuss the different elements of the governments of China, Great Britain, Mexico and the United States. They discuss the differences between the various governments and create explanation cards for each type...
Ohio State University
Osu History Teaching Institute: The French Revolution
The French Revolution challenged political, social and cultural norms in European society. The lesson is broken down into three parts: political, shifts in power, French nationalism.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Government
This Wikipedia encyclopedia site examines a wide range of different forms of governments that have been suggested and/or used in practice. Topics include anarchism, autocracies, meritocracies, monarchies, democracies, republics,...
Other
Hawaiian Kingdom: Constitutional History: Civil & Penal Codes
Complete history of the Constitution of the Hawaiian Kingdom with details on the Civil and Penal Codes, Session laws, and the Legislative Assembly.
PBS
Pbs News Hour Extra: Royal Wedding Highlights Challenges for Modern Monarchies
Article provides an easy-to-understand description of the royal family in Britain and an explanation of the term constitutional monarchy. April, 2011
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Cambodia: Government
A look at the present government of Cambodia. Read about how Cambodia is working to redress the wrongs of the Khmer Rouge regime and establish a working democracy. From the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Grenada: Government
A look at the government of Grenada and its political parties. The government is based the British parliamentary system. A chart is provided naming the public officials, and information about the branches of government. Information is...
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Lesotho: Government
Learn about the government of Lesotho in this article from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes. Find a list of the current government officials and read about the political parties.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Malaysia: Government
Read this informative article about the government and politics of Malaysia from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes. Learn how the government is attempting to help the economy and the people of Malaysia.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Thailand: Government
Thailand is a constitutional monarchy , but the king has little power. Find out how the government works in this current article based on information from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
BBC
Bbc: News: Country Profile: Monaco
The BBC features an overview on the constitutional monarchy of Monaco including key facts, historical background, information on political leaders and the news media, and a timeline of key events. Also provides links to recent news...
BBC
Bbc: History: George Iv: The Royal Joke?
An article about the self-indulgent reign of King George IV of England. Archived.
Alberta Online Encyclopedia
Alberta Online Encyclopedia: Alberta Heritage: Royal Assent
A concise, informative report on the function of Royal Assent in the Canadian parliamentary system.