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Digital History

Digital History: Government in England and the Colonies [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
By studying the structure and function of the government in both England and the colonies, students are asked to determine if the colonies were more democratic than England. By using primary sources and information provided in charts,...
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California Legislative Information

For Students 9th - 10th
Obtain current information regarding California's legislature. You can read about California Law, Bill Information, and Legislative Publications.
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Committee on House Administration

For Students 9th - 10th
This website is on the Committee on House Administration. The chairman of this committee is Robert W. Ney. You can read about the latest press releases and House publications at this site.
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Speaker of the House: John Boehner

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides history of and current facts about the most powerful legislative position in the United States government.
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Honorable Congreso Del Estado De Puebla

For Students 9th - 10th
Official page of the State Congress of Puebla. The site provides a useful explanation of the history and authority of the congress, as well as links to the elected officials and other state governments. Finally, the site includes an...
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US Senate

U.s. Senate: Committee on Rules and Administration

For Students 9th - 10th
This website is dedicated to the U.S. Senate Committee on Rules and Administration. The purpose of this committee is to oversee the legislative body and make sure they are operating fairly. Don't miss out on this comprehensive site.
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US Government Publishing Office

U.s. Government Publishing Office: Congressional Hearings

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Massive directory of the transcripts of all Senate and House committee and subcommittee hearings from the 105th Congress to the 109th Congress. Hearings are typcially open to the public and done for the purpose of attaining information...
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US Government Publishing Office

U.s. Government Publishing Office: Guide to House and Senate Members

For Students 9th - 10th
A searchable database and directory which contains contact information, a biography and a photo of all current members of Congress.
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: Southwest Asian Governments

For Teachers 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this flipchart, students will describe the different political structures of the Middle East, explain the basic structure of the national governments in Turkey, Jordan, Iran, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, and...
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Siteseen

Siteseen: Government and Constitution: Legislative Branch

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Article covers the Legislative Branch of Government, the branch that makes the laws, and its connection to the US Constitution.