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Declaration of Independence

Constitution

Election Process

US House of Representatives

US Senate

White House

C-SPAN in the Classroom Date Added: August 5, 2011 Visits: 54 [ Report ]

This C-SPAN in the Classroom website provides a variety of resources that help students and teachers learn about the three branches of the American government.

Introduction to Federal Voting Rights Laws Date Added: May 2, 2012 Visits: 112 [ Report ]

This Department of Justice website explains the Federal Voting Rights laws.

LESSON PLAN: CHECKS AND BALANCES IN SUPREME COURT NOMINATIONS Date Added: August 5, 2011 Visits: 37 [ Report ]

Developed by PBS' News Hour, this lesson examines different aspects of the balance of power among the branches and the process of judicial nomination and confirmation.

The American President Date Added: August 5, 2011 Visits: 43 [ Report ]

This website provides information about the Presidents of the United States and the history of the presidency.

The Panama Canal Treaties: How Treaties are Ratified Date Added: August 5, 2011 Visits: 124 [ Report ]

This secondary history lesson from the Jimmy Carter Library & Museum uses the example of the Panama Canal treaties to explain how treaties are ratified.

Three Branches of Government Date Added: August 5, 2011 Visits: 31 [ Report ]

This link is to an interactive teaching unit for grades 5-8 comes from the Truman Presidential Library.

University of Oklahoma, College of Continuing Education

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