Learning adventure guide on the three branches of government. Students read about the functions of the Legislative, Judicial and Executive branches and then play the learning game.
Learning Adventures guide on how a bill becomes a law summarizes the legislative process and makes it understandable for students of all ages. With links to U.S. Government publications.
Information within learning game on the history of the Liberty Bell for students of all ages.
Ben's Guide is a fun way to present US laws to students grades K-12. This site presents a brief overview of the Bill of Rights. Links to related sites are available.
A printable wordsearch on thirty-nine of the delegates who signed of the US Constitution.
A short easy-to-understand explanation of federalism and tug-of-war between state government power and federal government power.
Here you will find background information concerning the Articles of Confederation. Underneath the photo of the document, click on each page to view the original document.
Overview of the men primarily responsible for writing and revising the Declaration of Independence. Includes links to the signers of the document, an image of the Declaration, and information on the drafting of the document.
Ben's Guide is a fun way to present U.S. Government to students grades K-12. This site presents a complete description of the Federalist Papers. Links to related sites are available.
Information within a Learning Adventures game and module discusses elections and voting in the U.S., including age and citizenship restrictions.
Learning Adventures provides background information on what a law is and why we have them. Part of a learning game for all ages.
The government directory for making current and past bills accessible to the public. Very useful for finding bills pertinent to classes. Will require teacher direction at the elementary levels.
Read this text of the 16th Amendment, followed by the history of the Amendment and an analysis. (PDF)
A discussion of how the First through Tenth Amendments to the Constitution came to be written.
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, executive, and judicial branches of our government as well as the electoral process and the role of political parties.