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United States Postal Service

For Students 9th - 10th
As an independent agency of the government, the United States Postal Service homepage offers information on zip codes, address change, stamps, online billing, and variety of other topics.
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Primary
Thomson Reuters

Find Law: United States Constitution: Article Ii

For Students 9th - 10th
Full text of Article II from the U.S. Constitution, as well as detailed annotations that explain the reasoning and subsequent impact of each clause and section of the Article. Content explores everything from the nature and scope of...
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Other

Independent Agencies and Government Corporations

For Students 9th - 10th
A list of independent agencies and Government Corporations with links to their sites.
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Handout
Country Studies US

Country Studies: Foreign Economic Relations

For Students 9th - 10th
Exports were the key to South Korea's industrial expansion. Until 1986 the value of imports was greater than exports. This situation was reversed, however, in 1986 when South Korea registered a favorable balance of trade of US$4.2...
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University of Chicago

The Founders' Constitution: Federal v. Consolidated Government: Virginia Plan

For Students 9th - 10th
The original text of The Virginia Plan presented at the Constitutional Convention. Discusses federal versus consolidated government.
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National Cable Satellite Corporation

C Span Classroom: Free Resources for Teaching Civics and u.s. Government

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a site filled with current events that make connections to the relevant historical topics. There are six clickable topics, the videos of which are updated weekly. RealPlayer is needed and registration is required to stream or...
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Yale University

Avalon Project: The Plan of Charles Pinckney (South Carolina)

For Students 9th - 10th
The original text of a plan presented by Charles Pinckney to The Second Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia in 1787.
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US Department of State

U.s. Department of State: Albany Plan of Union, 1754

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn all about the Albany Plan of Union from this article from the U.S. Department of State. Find out why it was proposed, what the plan would provide for, and the results.
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US National Archives

Nara: Teaching With Documents: The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo (Activity)

For Teachers 6th - 8th
The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) provides a lesson, focusing on the treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, that relates to the power granted to the President and the Senate to make and approve treaties with foreign nations...
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Overseas Security Advisory Council

For Students 9th - 10th
Everything you wanted to know about the Overseas Security Advisory Council - "an enormously succcessful joint venture for effective security cooperation. Topics include: Global News, What's New, Publications, and Site Search, among others.
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Other

U.s. Office of Special Counsel: Hatch Act

For Students 9th - 10th
This comprehensive resource details the provisions of the Hatch Act of 1939 and how this affects the political behavior of government employees.
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Website
Other

Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress

For Students 9th - 10th
The Center for the Study of the Presidency is a non-partisan and non-profit corporation. Inspired by Dwight Eisenhower's 1969 call for programs on the American Presidency for 'students old and young.'
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US Department of Commerce

Us Department of Commerce: Home Page

For Students 9th - 10th
Homepage for the US Department of Commerce. This page contains many links and current information. Read the top stories on the home page or visit the newsroom for more information. You can also browse the "jobs" link.
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Website
Curated OER

U.s. Department of the Interior: Homepage

For Students 9th - 10th
The official website for the U.S. Department of the Interior. Contains news releases and current events, funding resources, profiles of each bureau within the department, and links to interesting sites related to the environment and the...
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Other

U.s. Department of Transportation

For Students 9th - 10th
The U.S Department of Transportation's motto is, "Safety is our top priority." To find out much more information on the Department of Transportation visit this website!
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Website
Other

Center for Strategic & International Studies

For Students 9th - 10th
"The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) is a public policy research institution dedicated to analysis and policy impact." Site gives student information and research on topics of national and international security.
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Website
Other

U.s Department of Health & Human Services

For Students 9th - 10th
United States Department of Health & Human Services homepage. Contains news releases; profiles of HHS agencies; opportunities for funding, grants, and research; links to sites related to HHS topics.
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Website
Other

U.s. Department of Housing and Urban Development

For Students 9th - 10th
This homepage for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development(HUD)contains news releases, information about home buying, and links to information for various citizens and groups who would benefit from HUD services.
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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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Website
US Department of the Treasury

U.s. Treasury

For Students 9th - 10th
Are you looking for valuable information on the U.S. Treasury? Look no further. This U.S. Treasury homepage has it all!
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Activity
Thomson Reuters

Find Law: u.s. Constitution: Article Ii: Powers and Duties of the President

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides the annotation on Section 2, Clause 1 of the United States Constitution., which outlines the President's responsibilities as Commander-in-Chief.
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Website
Other

Foreign Policy Association

For Students 9th - 10th
The FPA is an "organization founded in 1918 to educate Americans about significant world issues that have an important impact on their lives." Gives students an opportunity to take part in activities through the Great Decisions program.
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Lesson Plan
US National Archives

National Archives: The Constitution in Action: Article Ii

For Teachers 6th - 8th
This activity can be used during a unit on the U.S. Constitution. Students will analyze the Senate Journal of the First Congress and identify how the document demonstrates content contained within Article II of the Constitution in...
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Choices Program, Brown University

Choices: Teaching With the News: Surveying State of the Union Addresses

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Learning module with multi-media resources helps students understand the constitutional basis and history of the State of the Union Address, identifying important historic themes and significant topics. Includes video, graphic...

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