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US Government Publishing Office

Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: How Laws Are Implemented

For Students 5th - 8th Standards
Students can visualize how a bill becomes a law with this infographic that breaks the process down into 7 steps with pictures and explanations. [PDF]
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Website
US Navy

U.s. Military History and National Security

For Students 9th - 10th
An internet guide to US military history and national security. Includes links to the history of the US armed forces and specific branches as well as information on the different federal organizations involved in national security.
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Website
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 National Archives

Nara: Charters of Freedom: The Power of the Courts: Marbury vs. Madison, 1803

For Students 9th - 10th
Website with primary source material on the making of the U.S. government and Constitution explains how Marbury vs. Madison brought the power of Judicial Review to the Supreme Court.
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iCivics

I Civics: Separation of Powers: What's for Lunch?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students find out how the three branches of government interact with each other and how decisions about laws are made by several parts of the U.S. government.
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US Environmental Protection Agency

Epa: United States Environmental Protection Agency

For Students 9th - 10th
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is a regulatory agency of the U.S. government. This homepage provides excellent information concerning the EPA.
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Handout
Travel Document Systems

Tds: Egypt: Government

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the current state of affairs in the Egyptian government. You can find out about the strong executive branch, the political parties, and the background of the judicial branch. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background...
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Handout
Travel Document Systems

Tds: Burundi: Government

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the strides the Burundi government has made since the civil war of the 1990's. You'll find a chart of the governmental officials and a break-down of the branches of government and political parties. Informations is from the...
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Handout
Travel Document Systems

Tds: Equatorial Guinea: Government

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Travel Document Systems

Tds: Uganda: Government

For Students 9th - 10th
A list of the current governmental officials and branches of government. You can also find out about the government's fight against the Lord's Resistance Army. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Handout
Travel Document Systems

Tds: Botswana: Government

For Students 9th - 10th
A good look at the successful government of Botswana, a country with a stable and free democracy. You can find a list of the current governmental officials. From the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Handout
Travel Document Systems

Tds: Gibraltar: Government

For Students 9th - 10th
As a British territory, Gibraltar's government is tied to Great Britain. A chart gives information about the branches of government and the politics. From U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Handout
Travel Document Systems

Tds: Kenya: Government

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Handout
Travel Document Systems

Tds: Angola: Government

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the transition of Angola's government from a Marxist-Leninist one to a supposedly more democratic one. You can find a list of the current government officials and the current political parties. Information is from the U.S....
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Handout
Travel Document Systems

Tds: Burkina Faso: Government

For Students 9th - 10th
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....
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Handout
Travel Document Systems

Tds: Grenada: Government

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Handout
Travel Document Systems

Tds: Mauritania: Government

For Students 9th - 10th
This article on the government of Mauritania, based on information from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes, discusses the difficulties in running a nation which is divided by ethnic tensions.
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Handout
Travel Document Systems

Tds: Namibia: Government

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the government of Namibia from its independence in 1990 until the current time. You can find a list of the current government officials. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: A Federalist Stronghold: John Marshall's Supreme Court

For Students 5th - 8th
John Marshall was the fourth Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, but his decisions, especially in Marbury v Madison, set the influence of the Court for the next many decades. Read about Marshall's decisions and why they were so important.
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Handout
Travel Document Systems

Tds: Cambodia: Government

For Students 9th - 10th
A look at the present government of Cambodia. Read about how Cambodia is working to redress the wrongs of the Khmer Rouge regime and establish a working democracy. From the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Handout
Travel Document Systems

Tds: Chad: Government

For Students 9th - 10th
A concise description of the government of Chad which discusses the government, judiciary, and voting rights. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Handout
Travel Document Systems

Tds: Madagascar: Government

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the development of the current government of Madagascar and the recent political climate. You can find a list of the current governmental officials. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Handout
Travel Document Systems

Tds: Tunisia: Government

For Students 9th - 10th
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....
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Handout
Travel Document Systems

Tds: Cameroon: Government

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief look at the set-up of the government in Cameroon and a detailed discussion of the current state of affairs and the many current political problems in this country. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.

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