Government and Politics
Government and Politics Links
- New Jersey Legislature: Kids' Page Information on the legislature, how laws are enacted, and the state seal and symbols. Also, puzzles and games on these topics.
- History of American Political Parties Traces the origins of political parties in the United States back to the 18th Century. Includes the earliest example of political party competition and forgery.
- Mrs. Galinsky's Social Studies Classes Includes student & teacher internet links to History, Economics & Civics. Interactive online activities links also.
- TeenGov Takes young people through the branches of government, exploring how each of them works. Focuses on getting teens politically educated and involved.
- Courthouse Tour Interactive introduction to the courts and the branches of government designed especially for schoolchildren.
- California YMCA Youth & Government - Redlands Delegation Home page of the Redlands delegation of the California YMCA Youth & Government program.
- Center for Youth Citizenship Non-profit organization that offers programs in law, government, cultural literacy, and conflict management for young people.
- Illinois: Learn Illinois Learn about Illinois government, its seal and symbols, and the capitols it has had.
- The Whiskey Rebellion The Whiskey Rebellion in 1794 was the first challenge to the young government of the U.S.
- Social Security Kids Stuff Animal friends give a simple explanation of how the U.S. Social Security system works. Part of the official web site of the Social Security Administration.
- United States - CIA for Kids Learn how intelligence is gathered and what agents really do.
- United States - White House for Kids Learn White House history, information about the president, and write the president a letter.
- USA Government An overview of U.S. government complete with information, historic documents, quizzes, and links.
- West Virginia: Kids' Page Facts about the state, its people, and its government. Also downloadable in .pdf format.
- Virginia Legislature - Kid's Korner Has information about how bills become laws, as well as virtual tours, an activity center, and a trivia test section.
- Rhode Island General Assembly Provides information related to Rhode island's history and government.
- Utah - Kid's Page Links to government and political topics.
- Louisiana Information for Students Links to historical and cultural information about Louisiana.
- Wyoming - Kid's Page All about the state, its schools, its stories, and its wildlife. Includes puzzles and games.
- DOJ Kids and Youth Find out how the court system works, who's on the FBI's 10 most wanted list, and how you can help prevent crime. Separate sections are offered for kids, teens, and teachers.
- California YMCA Youth & Government - Downtown Oakland Delegation Home page for Downtown Oakland YMCA delegation of the California YMCA Youth and Government program.
- Massachusetts Governor - Kid's Page Tour of the Governor's office and learn some state facts.
- Ben's Guide to U.S. Government for Kids Teaches kids from kindergarten through 12th grade about the Federal Government.
- KIDS Corner A guide to United States government websites designed for kids, from the Federal Consumer Information Center.
- Maine Secretary of State's Kid's Page Learn about the State of Maine. Includes games, history, famous people, places to visit, government, and contests.
- California YMCA Youth & Government Home page of the California YMCA Youth & Government program.
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