Government & Documents
America's Founding Documents
(In-depth look at the Declaration of Independence, Constitution, and the Bill of Rights) |
Ben's Guide to US Government for Kids
(Learn about Benjamin Franklin, branches of government, how laws are made, U.S. symbols, and more) |
Branch-O-Mania
(Use your knowledge about our federal government and the Constitution to help Ben classify the enumerated powers granted to each of the three branches) |
Citizenship Quiz
(Could you pass the U.S. Naturalization Test? Give it a try...) |
Democracy Glossary
(Alphabetical list of terms & their definitions, from Accountability to Zoning) |
I’m Gonna Send Your Vote to College
(Learn about the electoral college with this SchoolHouse Rock video) |
I’m Just a Bill
(Learn about the legislative process with this SchoolHouse Rock video) |
iCivics Games
(Games include Win the White House, Executive Command, Counties Work, and more) |
KidCitizen
(Explore Congress through historical primary sources and connect what you find with your daily life) |
Office of the Clerk of the House of Representatives
(Includes official House information, calendar, HouseLive, videos, and more) |
OpenSecrets.org
(Find out how much money each member of the House of Representatives & Senate are receiving from lobbyists) |
The Preamble
(Learn about the American Constitution with this SchoolHouse Rock video) |
The Presidency
(Many resources and features related to the American presidency including biographies, speeches, oral histories, and more) |
Salaries & Benefits of Members of Congress
(Learn how much the members of Congress are paid and their benefits) |
Star Spangled Banner
(Learn about the flag that inspired the national anthem, take a quiz to earn stars & more) |
Supreme Court of the United States of America
(Search opinions, oral arguments, and more) |
That's Your Right
(A challenging, fun card game to help you learn about your rights under the Bill of Rights) |
Three Ring Government
(Learn about the separation of powers from this SchoolHouse Rock video) |
U.S. House of Representatives
(Links to the Speaker of the House, House Directory, Find a Bill, and more) |
U.S. Senate
(Links include Senators, Committees, Legislation/Records, and more) |
United States Government
@ mrnussbaum.com (Articles, activities, and more on the branches of the United States Government) |
Washington, D.C. National Register Map
(Click to explore Washington, D.C.'s historic neighborhoods, buildings & monuments) |
White House Interactive Tour
(YouTube video of the White House interactive tour) |
Page updated January 18, 2021