Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: American Government: State and Local Government
Learning module on the organization and functions of state and local governments. Includes multi-media learning resources.
Other
Usa.gov
This site has links to all federal government agencies, federal branches, and state governments.
Other
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
The official site of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts features information on the state and local governments, resources, tourism, and the like.
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Minnesota: Official Website
Official site for the State of Minnesota includes information on services, elected officials, courts, state agencies, and more.
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Antonio Villaraigosa
Academy of Achievement biography of Antonia Villaraigosa gives readers an overview of his life struggles and success as mayor of Los Angeles.
Other
State of Montana
The official site of the state of Montana presents facts about the state, how the state government functions, and who are its current elected officials.
iCivics
I Civics: State and Local Governments
Use this library of mini-lessons to teach students about the concept of federalism, from the powers held by the federal government to the powers reserved for the states. They will also learn about state government structures and...
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: City Government
Overivew of city government structure, organization and responsibilities.
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: County Government
Overview on how county government is structured and how it functions in relation to city governments.
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Govspot.com State Government
Govspot.com lists information for each state government's structure and elective and appointive offices.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Who's Who in Our Government?
Students will do Internet research to identify key government officials. Each student will create an animated character to introduce a key official to the class.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: How Do Citizens Make Government Work?
This five-session unit will provide hands-on opportunities for students to explore local, state and national governments. In the process, students will use technology and print media to learn about the leaders of each level of government...
The White House
The White House: State & Local Government
Explains how the three branches of state governments work and the different levels and responsibilities of local governments.
Other
National Association of Counties (Naco)
The National Association of Counties (NACO) site is a resource about counties around the United States. Look up the population or other important information about any U.S. country as well as other information.
Ohio Test Prep
Ohio Test Prep: Module 6: Ohio's State and Local Governments
State test preparation material with video tutorials, interactive practice review game, and assessment for students preparing for Ohio state test in Social Studies on Ohio's state and local governments.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Listen and Read: Mayor
What's it like to be a mayor? Early learners will discover how the job gets done as they listen and read along to a Hawaiian mayor's story.
Cynthia J. O'Hora
Mrs. O's House: Pennsylvania County Government Project
Understand how local county government works in Pennsylvania.
Library of Congress
Loc: State and Local Governments
This site from the Library of Congress provides links to sites with general information on state and local governments and specific details for individual states. Also, has links to state web pages.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Us Government for Kids: State and Local Governments
Kids learn about state and local governments in the United States. State, counties, and cities help run the local services.