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Government Sites
Becoming a U.S. Citizen - (Government Printing Office) - Learn about the process by
which people from foreign countries become U.S. citizens; it's called naturalization.
Census for Teens - (Census Bureau) - Find state facts and fun activities. Is it worth it to
stay in school to earn a higher degree? The answer to this question is here.
Citizenship (Grades 6-8) - (Government Printing Office) - Learn about citizenship, becoming a
U.S.Citizen , rights of citizens, and responsibilities of citizens.
Citizenship (Grades 9-12) - (Government Printing Office) - Learn about citizenship,
becoming a U.S. citizen, the Bill of Rights, and duties and responsibilities of citizens.
Constitution of the United States - (National Archives and
Records Administration) - This is a great site to view high resolution scans of the original, signed Constitution;
read an essay about the Constitutional Convention; learn dozens of fascinating facts about the Constitution;
and learn about each of the signers at this site from the National Archives and Records Administration.
Dare
to Compare - So, how do you compare with students from around the world? Pick a subject
(civics, math, or science), a grade and how many questions you want to see, then click the Show Questions
button below. See how many you get right.
Democratic National Convention - (Department of State) - This page lists links for
the Democratic National Convention, August 24-28, 2008
Election of the President and Vice President: General
Election - Ben's Guide - (Government Printing Office) - Once the national conventions have been
held, and the candidates from the political parties have been nominated and chosen, the presidential election
begins in earnest as a contest between the candidates from the political parties.
Election Process (Grades 6-8) - (Government Printing Office) - These pages explain the
election process for Federal officials.
Election Process (Grades 9-12) - (Government Printing Office) - These pages explain the
election process for Federal officials including the President, Senators, and Representatives. Also learn about
the voter registration process.
Electoral College - The Electoral College is a method of indirect popular election of the
President of the United States. The authors of the Constitution put this system in place so that careful and calm
deliberation would lead to the selection of the best-qualified candidate.
Kids in the House
- Explore the role the Office of the Clerk plays in the U.S. House of Representatives. Learn about the
legislative process and its effect on you.
Primary Election: Election of the President & Vice President
(Grades 9-12) - (Government Printing Office) - Learn about the process to elect a President and
Vice President.
Republican National Convention - (Department of State) - This page lists links for
the Republican National Convention, September 1-4, 2008
Rights of Citizens: The Bill of Rights - When the Constitution was ratified, many
people were concerned that it did not protect certain freedoms. They thought that the Constitution should be
changed or amended to protect these freedoms. So ten amendments were added to guarantee certain
freedoms and rights. Learn more about the Bill of Rights.
U.S. Electoral College - (Office of the Federal Register) - The Electoral College is not a
place; it is a process that began as part of the original design of the U.S. Constitution. The people of the U.S.
vote for the electors who then vote for the President. Read more about how the terms "Elector" and "Electoral
College" came into use.
U.S. Senate - State Information List - On this site, choose a state
to see a listing of that state's former Senators as well as interesting facts about its relationship to the U.S.
Senate.
Voter Registration - Any citizen of the United States over the age of 18, and who
meets certain state requirements, may vote in Federal elections. This has not always been the case. Learn
more about the history of voting.
You Are Here -
(Federal Trade Commission) - This site helps you think like a consumer and find out things like how
advertising influences your decisions.
Other Resources
Elections 101 - How the Process Works - PBS Kids
Go - Every four years, millions of adults will go to their local voting booths to vote for the next
president and vice president of the United States. All of the votes will be recorded and counted, and the winner
will be... named? Uh, not so fast. It's a lot more complicated than that.
Electoral College - Scholastic.com - When Americans cast their vote for a
presidential candidate, they are really voting for an elector--a delegate pledged to vote for that same candidate.
There are 538 such electors chosen in every presidential election. As a group they are known as the electoral
college.
Laws and Rights - FactMonster - Learn about America's legal system, citizens'
rights and responsibilities.
Our Courts - 21st
Century Civics - Our Courts is a free, interactive, web-based program designed to teach you
civics and inspire you to be active participants in our democracy.
Page Revised - 10/30/2009
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