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Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Applying for Citizenship: The Court Hearing

For Students 9th - 10th
Ben's Guide is a fun way to present U.S. Government to students. This site presents a description of the court hearing step in the process of becoming a U.S. Citizen. Links to related sites are available.
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Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Election Process

For Students 9th - 10th
Ben's Guide is a fun way to present U.S. Government to students grades K-12. This site presents a series of pages taking you through the election process, including Presidential, Senate and Representatives elections and voter...
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Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: The u.s. Congress (Grades 9 12)

For Students 9th - 10th
Ben's Guide is a fun way to present U.S. Government to students grades K-12. This site presents a description of the U.S. Congress. Links to related sites are available.
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Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: The President's Cabinet (Grades 9 12)

For Students 9th - 10th
Ben's Guide is a fun way to present U.S. Government to students grades K-12. This site presents a description of the President's Cabinet. Links to related sites are available.
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Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Grades K 2

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Here you can learn all about the U.S. Government! Find information on our nation, how our government works, your own neighborhood, and the main government symbols. Games and other activities are also included!
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Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Our Capital: Washington, d.c. (Grades K 2)

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Ben's Guide is a fun way to present U.S. Government to students grades K-12. This site presents a history of Washington, D.C. Links to related sites are available.
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Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Constitution of the United States

For Students 9th - 10th
Find background information on the Constitution of the United States of America, and learn the three basic principles upon which the Constitution was written. Additional content includes a look at the text of the Constitution, the events...
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U.s. Government Publishing Office: First Through Tenth Amendments: Bill of Rights [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
A discussion of how the First through Tenth Amendments to the Constitution came to be written.
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Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Ben's Ab Cs

For Students 2nd - 4th
Each letter of this alphabet is linked to an important aspect of the U.S. Government, e.g. "A is for Armed Forces" has a link to the Air Force. Links are made to the Bill of Rights, symbols, branches of government and The Constitution....
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U.s. Government Publishing Office: Constitution of the United States of America: 16th Amendment Income Tax [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Read this text of the 16th Amendment, followed by the history of the Amendment and an analysis. (PDF)
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U.s. Government Publishing Office: Thirteenth Amendment [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Complete text of the thirteenth amendment of the United States Constitution.
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U.s. Government Publishing Office: Our American Government, 2000 Edition

For Students 9th - 10th
A popular introductory guide for American citizens and those of other countries who seek a greater understanding of our heritage of democracy. The question-and-answer format covers a broad range of topics dealing with the legislative,...
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U.s. Government Publishing Office: Code of Federal Regulations

For Students 9th - 10th
A searchable and browsable database of U.S. federal regulations and rules issued by U.S. federal agencies.
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U.s. Government Publishing Office: Biographical Directory of Congress

For Students 9th - 10th
The Government has supplied a comprehensive biographical compilation of the members of Congress from 1774 to 2005. Each Congress is listed as well as alphabetical biographies.
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U.s. Government Publishing Office: Congressional Record

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The Congressional Record is the official record of the proceedings and debates of the United States Congress. Successful navigation of the site take knowledge of the GPO's navigation code. An important hint for when looking up a specific...
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U.s. Government Publishing Office: Congressional Reports

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Congressional committee transcripts are compiled into the Congressional Reports section of the Government Printing office website. Most of the information included within the Congressional Reports include the gathering of expert...
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Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Emancipation Proclamation 1863

For Students 9th - 10th
Ben's Guide is a fun way to present U.S. Government to students grades K-12. This site presents a brief overview of the Emancipation Proclamation. Includes the transcript of the document. Links to related sites are available.
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U.s. Government Publishing Office: Federal Digital System

For Students 9th - 10th
The core mission of Keeping America Informed, dated to 1813 when Congress determined to make information regarding the work of the three branches of Government available to all Americans. The U.S Government Printing Office (GPO) provides...
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Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: The Articles of Confederation (Grades 3 5)

For Students 3rd - 5th
Ben's Guide is a fun way to present US laws to students grades K-12. This site presents an age-appropriate history of the Articles of Confederation. Links to related sites are available.
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Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Statues and Memorials: Arlington National Cemetery

For Students 3rd - 8th
Ben's Guide is a fun way to present US laws to students grades K-12. This site presents a brief history of Arlington National Cemetery. Links to related sites are available.
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Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: The Constitution

For Students 3rd - 8th
Ben's Guide is a fun way to present U.S. Government to students grades K-12. This site presents a brief history of the Constitution. Links to related sites are available.
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Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Election Process

For Students 6th - 8th
Ben's Guide is a fun way to present U.S. Government to students grades K-12. This site presents a series of pages explaining the Presidential, senate and Representative election process. Links to related sites are available.
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Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Benjamin Franklin

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Information on the life of Benjamin Franklin, as a printer, librarian, inventor, and statesman. Includes a timeline.
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Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Branches of Government: The President's Budget

For Students 6th - 8th
Ben's Guide is a fun way to present US laws to students. This site presents an explanation of the Presidential Budget. Links to related sites are available.