Ben's Guide to the
US Government
Designed for kids of all ages. Just click on your grade level.
A section for parents and teachers, too.
Congress for
Kids
Using appealing, full-color illustrations, and engaging activities,
this site will extend your learning in the basics about the American
federal government.
Constitutional
Curiosities: A Twenty-One Question Scavenger Hunt
Jim Chen, a law professor at the University of Minnesota, developed
a little item that involves reading the Constitution for clues
to a scavenger hunt. It requires no training in law at all. It
is advanced, but there is an answer key.
Dave Leip's Atlas
of U.S. Presidential Elections
The Atlas is a free internet resource providing results of U.S.
Presidential Elections to the world community. Data is collected
from many official sources and presented here in one convenient
location.
Election
Vocabulary
Games to help you understand the words bandied about during election
campaigns.
Explore
the Constitution
Help! The Official National computer has crashed. Help us find
the lost amendments. Site has the Constitution and explanations
to help you out.
History of
Presidential Elections
We present both the popular and electoral votes in each election,
as well as states won, issues in the election and turnout. We
also provide a complete review of the 2004 election.
Kids Democracy
Project
What is government and what role does it play in our lives? Why
do we need government? Pretend to be President for a day. From
PBS.
The Learning Center
- Kids in the House
Learn how laws are made and how congressional history has influenced
today's U.S. Government. Play some fun games.
National
Student/Parent Mock Election
Do you like unit studies? Join with your homeschool friends and
their parents in this mock election. Get actively involved in
a full-fledged campaign and national election.
Teen Gov
Knowledge is power. Make it work for you!
Voter
Education
Read about historic presidential debates. Learn how to organize
a debate among your friends or neighborhood. Scorecards to check
while you watch a presidential debate.
White
House for Kids
I'm Spotty, the English Springer Spaniel. And this is my pal,
Barney, the Scottish Terrier. Barney and I live with our owners,
President and Mrs. Bush. My name is Ofelia, the longhorn cow.
I enjoy grazing and daydreaming on President Bush's ranch in
Texas. And I'm India, Laura Bush's black cat.
Canadians
and Their Government: A Resource Guide
The Government of Canada is pleased to provide access to a new
resource guide to assist anyone in learning more about our system
of government and its institutions. We will mail this outside
of Canada. Free, but have an adult send information.
First
Among Equals
The prime minister is the leader of Canada. He or she is sometimes
called "first among equals." This means that even though
all members of the Cabinet are equal, he or she is the most powerful.
Prime
Minister's Kids' Zone
Think of your mouse as a gateway to Canada's storied past and
exciting present. Think of it as a window on the great days that
lie ahead - on a Canada that will be the place to be in the 21st
century.