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Department of Commerce United States of Government
Explore the United States Department of Commerce through this site in English and Spanish. This is a comprehensive site providing information about the US Department of Commerce.
US Environmental Protection Agency
Epa: Summary of the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act
Find out about the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act which was enacted to avoid imposing unfunded federal mandates on state, local, and tribal, governments.
Other
Federal Executive Departments
A complete list of the executive departments and their branches. Clicking on the name of the department will take you to that home page.
Other
Vermont: Official State Homepage
Here you can learn the most current information about Vermont's state government. Includes links to homepages of federal, judicial, and executive branches. Also includes extensive information about tourism and recreational activities....
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: Securities and Exchange Commission
Read about the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that was established in June 1934 as an independent government agency to enforce federal securities laws to regulate the Stock Market and to prevent fraud.
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Guess Who's Coming to Dinner
This lesson introduces regulation and information as two tools used by government to promote fair competition and complete information in a market economy. Using the 1906 Pure Food and Drugs Act as a case study, students explore the...
US Department of Justice
U.s. Department of Justice: Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968
A complete government description of Section 3789d of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968, which explicitly prohibits the federal government from controlling state or local police agencies, and which explicitly...
Other
Kinder Ministerium
This attractive site from the German Ministry for Families, Seniors, Women and Children provides kids with a look into what this government agency does. Includes a section on children's rights, information about the federal minister, and...
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Executive Branch Recap: The Bureaucracies
The departments and agencies of the executive branch are responsible for regulating many of the things we use in our everyday routines. Follow a student through her day to find objects regulated by the government.
Library of Congress
Loc: Research Guides: Legal Research: A Guide to Administrative Law
This guide provides a good overview of the role of administrative law in American life, governing "building a bridge to baking a bundt (and everything in between). It includes links to the Federal Register, which is a record of federal...
National Science Foundation
National Science Foundation
This is the official website of the National Science Foundation (NSF), an independent federal agency that promotes the progress of science. The site often features the latest information on such issues as climate research, wildlife...
Cornell University
Cornell University: Law School: Income Tax Law: An Overview
A collection of resources for understanding income tax law, including its roots in the Constitution, federal and state statutes and regulations, judicial decisions, and links to the websites of government and tax agencies.
Central Intelligence Agency
Cia: World Factbook: Ethiopia
This resource from the CIA World Factbook provides a detailed fact sheet of Ethiopia. The content covers the country's geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues. It...
Library of Congress
Loc: Official Us Executive Branch Websites
This is the official US executive branch site. Provides links to every department of this government branch.
The White House
The White House: Federal Agencies & Commissions
A brief description of federal agencies and commissions with a link to a complete list of them.
US Department of Justice
Uspc:united States Parole Commission Homepage
Homepage of the United States Parole Commission which is part of the Department of Justice.
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: Civilian Conservation Corps
Discover interesting facts and information about the Civilian Conservation Corps that was established to employ young men to work on conservation projects and was created as part of FDR's New Deal Programs.
National Institutes of Health
Nidcd Health Information: Resources for Educators
The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders offers classroom activities and other resources for students and teachers.
National Institute on Drug Abuse
National Institute on Drug Abuse: Back to School
The National Institute on Drug Abuse offers teacher information, student information, and shared resources for drug education.
Smithsonian Institution
Archives of American Arts: Oral History Interviews, Farm Security Administration
This site lists over 400 oral history interviews from artists, administrators and others involved with the activities of the Farm Security Administration in the 1930's and 40's.
US Navy
U.s. Military History and National Security
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.
Other
United States Global Change Research Program
This government program integrates federal research on global climate change. Agency offers many resources regarding global as well as American climate change. For example, click on the section of the country where you live. Key issues,...
PBS
Pbs American Experience: Race for the Superbomb
This site explores the Cold War race to develop the hydrogen bomb, a weapon that would change the world. Content details all the people who were involved in the race for the H-Bomb, as well as notable events during this time period....
Read Works
Read Works: Not Scared, Prepared
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about different people and organization that help during an emergency. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.