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Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Statues and Memorials: The Washington Monument (3 5)

For Students 3rd - 8th
Find detailed information on the Washington Monument located in Washington, DC, that honors our first president of the United States, George Washington.
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Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: The President of the u.s

For Students 3rd - 8th
This is a fairly detailed explanation of the role of the President as leader of the United States.
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Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: What Is a Law?

For Students 3rd - 5th
Find out what a law is and who makes them. Learn the step by step process of how laws are made on the national level.
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Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Executive Branch

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
Find out who is involved in the Executive Branch of the Government, and what the duties of those positions are.
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Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: The Senate

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Information about the qualifications and duties of the United States Senate.
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Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Legislative Branch

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site designed for students, clearly describes congressional powers and provides excellent accompanying links.
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Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Songs and Oaths: America

For Students 3rd - 8th
Ben's Guide is a fun way to present US laws to students grades K-12. This site presents a brief history of the song "America" (My Country 'Tis of Thee). Links to related sites are available.
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Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Judicial Branch (9 12)

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Provides a brief overview of the judicial branch of the federal government. Discusses the origin of the judicial branch, the concept of judicial review, and functions of the judicial branch. Links to more information about the U.S....
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Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Quick Facts on the Usa

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site gives an excellent short list of United States trivia.
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Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Duties and Responsibilities of Citizens

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a brief summary of the duties and responsibilities of citizens. The subject of the page focuses on voting. Includes links to citizenship, the Bill of Rights, and more.
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Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Songs and Oaths: "The Star Spangled Banner"

For Students 3rd - 5th
Historical background information is provided for our national anthem, "The Star-Spangled Banner," along with the written text of the words. Links to more resources.
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Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Quick Facts Colorado

For Students 3rd - 8th
A short list of quick facts in list form about the state of Colorado.
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Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Statues and Memorials: The Jefferson Memorial

For Students 3rd - 8th
Features an image and brief description of the Jefferson Memorial located in Washington, DC which was built in honor of Thomas Jefferson.
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Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Statues and Memorials: Independence Hall

For Students 3rd - 8th
Provides images and a very brief description of Independence Hall located in Philadelphia, Pa., where many important historical documents were written.
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Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Government Buildings: The White House (3 5)

For Students 3rd - 8th
Offers a basic overview of the official residence of the President of the United States, the White House. The only president who did not live there was George Washington, because it was not completed until 1800.
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Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: State Government

For Students 9th - 10th
A short easy-to-understand explanation of federalism and tug-of-war between state government power and federal government power.
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Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Star Spangled Banner

For Students 3rd - 8th
This guide book entry provides the history and text of "The Star-Spangled Banner," the U.S. national anthem.
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Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: The Pledge of Allegiance (K 2)

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Provides the words to the Pledge of Allegiance.
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Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: The Bald Eagle (Grades K 2)

For Students K - 1st
Find out why the bald eagle was chosen as a national symbol of the United States.
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Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Your Neighborhood (K 2)

For Students K - 1st
Features a colorful picture of your neighborhood. By clicking on the buildings, text appears to explain the services offered by the post office, fire station, police station, hospital, school, and library.
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Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Korean War Memorial

For Students 3rd - 8th
A description of the Korean War Veterans Memorial, which is located on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
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Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Judicial Branch

For Students 3rd - 5th
This site provides a simple explanation of the Judicial Branch with a hyperlinks to information on the Supreme Court.
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Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Your Neighborhood (3 5)

For Students 3rd - 5th
Elementary site presents a colorful neighborhood. By clicking on the buildings, text appears to explain the services offered by the post office, fire station, police station, home, hospital, school, and library.
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Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Symbols of u.s. Government: Independence Hall K 2

For Students 3rd - 8th
Presents a very brief history of Independence Hall located in Philadelphia, Pa.