Other
Encyclopedia.com: Social Security
This site gives a description of the term social security and sites specific examples in different countries, including the U.S. Covers four sections: introduction, in other countries, in the United States, bibliography.
iCivics
I Civics: Thomas Hobbes Mini Lesson
Thomas Hobbes was one of the first of his era to discuss the idea of the social contract. Explore his views on government and his famous book, Leviathan.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: What Does a District Representative for a State Senator Do?
Learn about the daily tasks and career opportunities of a district representative for a state senator.
Other
Ballotpedia
Digital encyclopedia of American politics and elections informs people about politics by providing accurate and objective information about politics at all levels of government.
Louisiana Department of Education
Louisiana Doe: Louisiana Believes: Social Studies: Grade 8: Impact of Citizens
Students develop and express claims through discussions and writing which examine the causes and consequences of environmental issues in Louisiana, and how we as citizens can affect our government.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: What Are Market Oriented Environmental Tools?
Market-oriented environmental tools are explained, and guided questions are provided. This article from Khan Academy is intended for students who are taking a microeconomics course.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Learning About Our Government
This instructional activity is designed to inform students about the organization of our nation's government. Students will be introduced to the three branches of American government and the responsibilities of each. They will discuss...
Auburn University
Auburn University: A Glossary of Political Economy Terms: Price Controls
At this site from Auburn University the term "price controls" is defined. The online edition of "A Glossary of Political Economy Terms" by Dr. Paul M. Johnson of Auburn University is provided here.
Library of Congress
Loc: Manuel Rojas
This site, which is provided for by the Library of Congress, includes a brief synopsis of Rojas during his war years. The information, while short, is factual and worth checking out on the subject.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Holt, Rinehart and Winston: El Mundo
This is an online resource in Spanish to the countries of the world, detailed maps of these countries from Mapquest, their flags, and statistical data. Statistical data includes literacy rates, industry, agriculture and natural...
This Nation
This nation.com: Amendments to the u.s. Constitution
This site provides the text of all the amendments to the U.S. Constitution. The first ten are the Bill of Rights.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Holt, Rinehart and Winston: America Del Norte: Mexico
This site has a map of Mexico in Spanish, with informational data also presented in Spanish about the country. Land mass, population, life expectancy, literacy, industry, agriculture, minerals and resources are among the topics...
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Holt, Rinehart and Winston: America Del Norte: El Salvador
This site has a map of El Salvador in Spanish, with informational data also presented in Spanish about the country. Land mass, population, life expectancy, literacy, industry, agriculture, minerals and resources are among the topics...
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Holt, Rinehart and Winston: America Del Norte: Costa Rica
This site has a map of Costa Rica in Spanish, with informational data also presented in Spanish about the country. Land mass, population, life expectancy, literacy, industry, agriculture, minerals, and resources are among the topics...
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Holt, Rinehart and Winston: America Del Norte: Guatemala
This site has a map of Guatemala in Spanish, with informational data also presented in Spanish about the country. Land mass, population, life expectancy, literacy, industry, agriculture, minerals, and resources are among the topics...
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Holt, Rinehart and Winston: America Del Norte: Honduras
This site has a map of Honduras in Spanish, with informational data also presented in Spanish about the country. Land mass, population, life expectancy, literacy, industry, agriculture, minerals and resources are among the topics...
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Holt, Rinehart and Winston: America Del Norte: Nicaragua
This site has a map of Nicaragua in Spanish, with informational data also presented in Spanish about the country. Land mass, population, life expectancy, literacy, industry, agriculture, minerals, and resources are among the topics...
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Holt, Rinehart and Winston: America Del Norte: Panama
This site has a map of Panama in Spanish, with informational data also presented in Spanish about the country. Land mass, population, life expectancy, literacy, industry, agriculture, minerals and resources are among the topics...
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Holt, Rinehart and Winston: Caribe: Cuba
This site has a map of Cuba in Spanish, with informational data also presented in Spanish about the country. Land mass, population, life expectancy, literacy, industry, agriculture, minerals, and resources are among the topics addressed....
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Holt, Rinehart and Winston: Caribe: Republica Dominicana
This site has a map of the Dominican Republic in Spanish, with informational data also presented in Spanish about the country. Land mass, population, life expectancy, literacy, industry, agriculture, minerals, and resources are among the...
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Holt, Rinehart and Winston: America Del Sur: Argentina
This site has a map of Argentina in Spanish, with informational data also presented in Spanish about the country. Land mass, population, life expectancy, literacy, industry, agriculture, minerals, and resources are among the topics...
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Holt, Rinehart and Winston: America Del Sur: Bolivia
This site has a map of Bolivia in Spanish, with informational data also presented in Spanish about the country. Land mass, population, life expectancy, literacy, industry, agriculture, minerals, and resources are among the topics...
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Holt, Rinehart and Winston: America Del Sur: Chile
This site has a map of Chile in Spanish, with informational data also presented in Spanish about the country. Land mass, population, life expectancy, literacy, industry, agriculture, minerals and resources are among the topics addressed....
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Holt, Rinehart and Winston: America Del Sur: Colombia
This site has a map of Colombia in Spanish, with informational data also presented in Spanish about the country. Land mass, population, life expectancy, literacy, industry, agriculture, minerals and resources are among the topics...