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Gobierno Del Estado De Quintana Roo
Official site of the local government of the state of Quintana Roo. Very good details about the Mayas and their long-lasting impact on the area.
Other
Sweet Liberty: Roots of Cooperative Federalism
An in-depth article on the roots of cooperative federalism, written by Dan Meador.
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: The Problem of Expansion
With the end of the Revolution, the United States again had to face the old unsolved Western question -- the problem of expansion, with its complications of land, fur trade, Indians, settlement and local government. Lured by the richest...
Cynthia J. O'Hora
Mrs. O's House: What Actions Should Be Taken for Wade Island Birds?
Examine efforts of national, state, and local governments to protect birds in their natural habitats.
iCivics
I Civics: Curriculum Units
A large collection of Social Studies units, WebQuests, and games that focuses on teaching students how government works and the importance of being responsible, informed American citizens. Units are linked to state standards. A teacher...
Other
The Texas Economy: Texas School Funding at a Glance
See the breakdown of Texas public school revenues including local, state, and federal monies. Totals for these revenue sources include state spending not reported by school districts, such as state purchases of textbooks.
US Department of Education
U.s. d.o.e.: Office of English Language Acquisition
The Office of English Language Acquisition (OELA) identifies major issues affecting the education of English language learners and publishes research and statistical reports on those issues. It serves as a clearinghouse for information,...
US Department of Education
U.s. d.o.e.: Office of English Language Acquisition
The Office of English Language Acquisition (OELA) identifies major issues affecting the education of English language learners and publishes research and statistical reports on those issues. It serves as a clearinghouse for information,...
iCivics
I Civics: Jim Crow
Use primary documents and images to discover the ways state and local governments restricted the newly gained freedoms of African Americans after the Civil War. Compare, contrast, and analyze post-war legislation, court decisions...
Bankrate
Bankrate: Sales Tax: Definition, How It Works, and How to Calculate It
Forty-five states and many local government impose sales taxes on most goods and some services. This article explains the difference between sales taxes and income taxes, and how sales taxes are levied.
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...
University of Groningen
American History: Biographies: George Walker Bush (1946 )
George W. Bush is the 43rd President of the United States. He was sworn into office January 20, 2001, after a campaign in which he outlined sweeping proposals to reform America's public schools, transform our national defense, provide...
Other
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
The government health site for the state of Colorado. Includes county health departments, local health departments, health statistics, and links a much information on a variety of topics.
Other
Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services
The government health site for the state of Kentucky. Includes department information, environmental health, food & nutrition programs, etc.
CNN
Cnn: 'People Making Decisions Hesitated'
Report that explores the reaction of local, state, and federal government officials to Hurricane Katrina. Report is from September, 2005.
Other
Streetlaw: Careers in the Law
If you are interested in being an attorney, corrections officer, court reporter, forensic scientist, police officer, judge or government agent, check out this description of several legal careers. Learn about salary, required education,...
Texas Education Agency
Texas Education Agency: The Latest Tea News
News from the Texas Education Agency, the state agency that oversees primary and secondary public education. The mission of TEA is to provide leadership, guidance, and resources to help schools meet the educational needs of all students.
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Dumptown, Usa: Making a Ton of Difference
The amount of trash produced in the United States is mounting with each passing year. Communities are finding it increasingly difficult and costly to handle trash disposal. Recycling is considered a key solution to the garbage problem....
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.
Other
Hud Kids: Field Trip to City Hall
This trip to City Hall reviews important concepts about state and local governments. A series of doors are provided as a starting point for the tour. Each door provides valuable information about city hall.
US Department of Education
Us Department of Education: Esea as Amended by Iasa Guidance
This site is provided by the US Department of Education. The Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) was amended by the Improving America's Schools Act of 1994 (IASA) to improve our public education system.
Other
Gunston Hall Plantation: "The Great Business Now Before Us"
In 1787, America was having big problems. There was no single type of money, or currency, in the new nation. States were arguing over trade issues and local boundaries. Each state seemed to see itself as independent and self-governing...