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Country Studies: Tajikistan: Government
This article from the Library of Congress outlines the problems Tajikistan has had in instituting a functioning government since the breakup of the Soviet Union. Click on other related topics at the bottom of the page.
C3 Teachers
C3 Teachers: Inquiries: The President
A comprehensive learning module on government that includes three supporting questions accompanied by formative tasks and source materials, followed by a summative performance task. Students look at leaders at the different levels of...
Other
Independent Agencies and Government Corporations
A list of independent agencies and Government Corporations with links to their sites.
Other
U.s. House of Representatives: The Legislative Process
Learn about the House of Representatives and how it carries out its responsibilities and duties according to the U.S. Constitution.
US National Archives
Nara: Charters of Freedom: Constitution of the United States
Comprehensive overview of the U.S. Constitution. Places the Constitution in context with two other founding charters of American democracy and government, the Declaration of Independence and the Bill of Rights. Includes access to digital...
iCivics
I Civics: The Constitutional Convention Mini Lesson
Students explore how the U.S. government was created in the years following the Articles of Confederation.
Library of Congress
Loc: Constitution Day Resources
A selection of online resources from THOMAS that have to do with the US Constitution.
PBS
Pbs Online News Hour: Rice on Iraq, War and Politics
Transcript of an interview of National Security Advisor Condoleezza Rice in September of 2002, discussing President George W. Bush's ideas about moving the US into war against Iraq.
University of North Carolina
University of North Carolina: Constitution 101 [Pdf]
Provides a good basic introduction to the Constitution. Explains the founding principles, checks and balances, the rationale for it, the accomplishments of the Constitutional Convention, the debate and ratification, the structure of the...
CPALMS
Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: Enlightenment Ideas and the Founding Fathers
A tutorial that looks at the ideas from the Enlightenment that influenced the Founding Fathers, particularly those of John Locke and Montesquieu. A PDF file of the tutorial is available.
CPALMS
Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: How Are Laws Made?
A tutorial that explains the process that must be followed in order for a new law to be made. A PDF file of the tutorial is available.
The Dirksen Congressional Center
Dirksen Congressional Center:congress for Kids: Introduction to the Constitution
Explore the history of the United States Constitution: information about the writing the Constitution, the Great Compromise, the Constitution's signers, the Bill of Rights, the Amendments to the Constitution, federal powers, checks and...
Information Technology Associates
Dominican Republic Government
This site provides easy to read information on the government of the Dominican Republic. Topics include the type of government, branches of government, political parties, and more.
Read Works
Read Works: Branching Out
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read about three branches of government and their system of checks and balances. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in classifying and categorizing.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Equatorial Guinea: Government
Learn about the political conditions and government of Equatorial Guinea and how the branches of government work. You can see a list of current government officials. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Kenya: Government
A discussion of the branches of government of Kenya and a look at the current political conditions as well as a chart showing the current government officials. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Burkina Faso: Government
In this article you can read about the government of Burkina Faso, a tentative new democracy. You can find out about the recent elections, government officials, and branches of government. Information is from the U.S. State Dept....
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...
Other
President Gerald Ford's Special Message to Congress
Learn about the working relationship between the legislative and executive branches of government through Ford's address to Congress in 1976 addressing the need for improvements to programs for the elderly.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Tunisia: Government
A thorough look at the government and politics in Tunisia. You can learn about the branches of government, political parties, and reforms. Particularly interesting is Tunisia's support for women's rights. Information is from the U.S....
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Politics of Russia
A thorough article on the politics of Russia. Includes an explanation of the branches of government, the constitution, political parties and elections, and local and regional governments.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Cape Verde: Government
Find out about Cape Verde's stable democracy, the branches of government, political parties, and most recent elections. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Malta: Government
Read about the government and politics of Malta, now a parliamentary democracy. A chart gives some quick facts of the governmental offices and branches of government. Information from the CIA World Fact Book.
American Presidency Project
American Presidency Project: Harry S. Truman: Executive Order 9835: Employees Loyalty Program
Primary source document of the executive order issued March, 1947, by Harry S. Truman, which outlines procedures for administering the Employees Loyalty Program in the executive branch of Government.
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