Democracy Web
The study guide and map offer an overview of the basic architecture of democracy, give historical background information, and provide a framework for comparing the state of political rights and civil liberties in different countries around the world. Upper high school level.
Jennifer Government: Nation States
A nation simulation game. You create your own country, fashioned
after your own political ideals, and care for its people. Either
that or you deliberately torture them. It's really up to you.
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.
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.
Interactive Constitution
Select a topic or keyword and find what the Consi=titution has to say about it.
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!
White House 101
Inside the President's House. Facts and fun for all ages. Learn about past presidents and their pets,
and much more.
World's Smallest Political Quiz
Take the Quiz now and find out where you fit on the political map. Short. Just 10 questions.
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.
