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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Other Resources
Kids
Pick The President - Nickelodeon - Nickelodeon's letting you pick the issues and the
president, because the next four years affect you and your future.
Laws and Rights - FactMonster - Learn about America's legal system,
citizens' rights and responsibilities.
National Mock Election - Cast your vote in the 2008 election on October 30,
2008.
Page Revised - 6/30/2008
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