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Government Sites
About the
FBI - (Federal Bureau of Investigation) - So, you've been thinking about working for the FBI? Meet
some of the people who work with this agency.
Architect of the Capitol - Just for Kids - Learn about the Capitol building in Washington DC
and the new Capitol Visitor Center.
Ben's Guide to U.S. Government (Grades 3-5) - (Government Printing Office) -
Take a journey with Benjamin Franklin and learn all about our government.
Bill of Rights - Charters of Freedom - (National Archives) - On September
25, 1789, the First Congress of the United States proposed to the state legislatures 12 amendments to the
Constitution. Articles 3 to 12 were ratified by three-fourths of the state legislatures, constitute the first 10
amendments of the Constitution, known as the Bill of Rights.
Biography of George Washington - (White House) - Read a summary
about our first president.
Branches of Government - Because of the colonies’ experience under the British
monarchy, the delegates wanted to avoid giving any one person or group absolute control in government, so
they created the branches of the government. Learn more about these branches.
California - Your Idea Becomes A Law - Do you have some good ideas for
ways to make California a better place? In California anyone of any age may suggest an idea for a new state
Law. Maybe your ideas could make good state laws.
Play this game, from the California State Assembly, to design your own bill and watch it become law.
Census
for Kids - (Census Bureau) - Learn how the Census Bureau counts families and how important it
is to be counted. It's a fun, interactive site, complete with games, a word find and state facts.
CIA K-9 Corps - (Central Intelligence Agency) - The K-9 Corps and their human partners
protect the CIA and its employees. And today, the K-9s handle jobs that humans just can’t do as well.
CIA Seal - (Central Intelligence Agency) - Find out about the colors, the eagle and the
compass and what they symbolize.
CIA's Homepage for Kids, K - 5th Grade - (Central Intelligence Agency) -
Look through these pages and you will learn all about the CIA. If you read carefully, you can become a CIA
expert. There's also have some fun stories and games for you.
Constitution - (National Archives) - The Federal Convention convened in the
State House (Independence Hall) in Philadelphia on May 14, 1787, to revise the Articles of Confederation. All
through the summer, in closed sessions, the delegates debated, and redrafted the articles of the new
Constitution. View the document up close, read the transcript or download high-resolution images.
CryptoKids - (National
Security Agency/Central Security Service) - Peer into the secret world of cryptology: making and breaking codes.
Play lots of games and activities at this site too!
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.
Declaration of Independence - (National Archives) - Drafted by Thomas
Jefferson between June 11 and June 28, 1776, the Declaration of Independence is at once the nation's most
cherished symbol of liberty and Jefferson's most enduring monument. View the document up close, read the
transcript or download high-resolution images.
FBI Working
Dogs - The FBI has some very special working dogs. Power is the newest addition to the group
of Working Dogs at FBI Headquarters. His job as a Chemical Explosives Dog is to sniff out bombs, explosion
debris, firearms, and ammunition. Other FBI Working Dogs find drugs, money, and people. Just how do they do
it?
FBI's
Kids Page (Grades K - 5) - (Federal Bureau of Investigation) - Learn about the FBI working dogs
and play fun games at this site.
Federal Reserve Kids Page - The Federal Reserve System, also known as "The Fed," is
the central bank of the United States. It was created to provide the nation with a safer, more flexible, and more
stable monetary and financial system. Learn more about this agency and take a fun quiz!
Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum - For Students -
(National Archives) - View the exhibit from the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum and learn more
about his life and other exhibits.
History of the
U.S. Mint - How have the United States Mint and its coins changed over the years? Find out
here!
How Laws Are Made - Laws may be initiated in either chamber of Congress, the House of
Representatives or the Senate. Learn how the process works.
Indiana - Courts in the Classroom - Activites such as an online coloring book,
jigsaw puzzles, and word puzzles to teach you more about the judicial system in Indiana.
Judicial Branch - Ben's Guide - (Government Printing Office) - The judicial branch
of government is made up of the court system. The Supreme Court is the highest court in the land.
Kids in the
House - (Office of the Clerk) - Learn about the U.S. government the fun way with this site. There's
games, puzzles, and activities that teach you about your government.
Law-4-
Kids - Here is an introduction to questions you may have about our legal system.
National versus State Government - (Government Printing Office) - Following
the Revolutionary War, the 13 colonies basically governed themselves. It was soon discovered that this weak
form of state government could not survive and so the Constitution was drafted. Learn more.
NGA Kids - Geospatial Intelligence - (National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency) -
Collecting information above or below the earth's surface can answer questions about a particular place. That
information can be used for all kinds of stuff. See how it is done.
Patent and Trademark Office Kids Page - (Patent and Trademark Office) -
What are patents, trademarks and copyrights you ask? Here you will find the answers to the most frequently
asked questions about "intellectual property."
Presidential Biographies - Learn interesting facts about our presidents.
Presidential Timeline of the 20th Century - (National Archives) - The Presidential
Timeline provides a single point of access to an ever-growing selection of digitized assets from the collections
of the twelve Presidential Libraries.
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.
Social Security
Kids Stuff - Social Security is your piggy bank for the future. As you work, you save by making
payments to Social Security. Later when you no longer are working, Social Security will pay you back every
month with a check.
Symbols of the Government - (Government Printing Office) - Here's a fun booklet
packed with activities while you learn about the U.S. Flag, the eagle, the Liberty Bell, Uncle Sam and more.
The
Kids Playground - (Minerals Management Service) - MMS' job is to watch over the oil companies
as they drill for oil in the ocean and make sure that they get the oil out of the ground safely. To do this, MMS has
scientists, engineers, and technicians to inspect how the oil gets out of the ground and to study the
surrounding ocean environment.
The New United States of America
Adopted the Bill of Rights - America’s Library - (Library of Congress) - Do you know your Bill of
Rights? It is the first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution, confirming the fundamental rights of American
citizens.
USA Freedom Corps
Kids - (White House) - Like working with animals at an animal shelter, helping your neighbors or
keeping our environment clean? Learn about different volunteer opportunities at this site.
VA Kids, K - 5th
Grades - Learn about the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and how it provides many
services and benefits for veterans.
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
BrainPOP - Social Studies - BrainPOP's has animated movies created to explain the
world around us in an engaging way. There are some FREE movies, but most you have to subscribe to. Kids,
make sure to talk this over with your parents.
Celebrate the Constitution Game - Learn about our
Constitution by dragging each statement to the document where it belongs.
Citizenship Quiz - History.com - Test your knowledge on Amercian Government,
American History and Civics.
Democracy
Project - Learn what it is like to be the president for a day and learn how democracy affects
you.
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.
The 7 Hat Challenge - Scholastic.com - Step into
the shoes of a future President-elect. You have a short time to learn the ropes, but thanks to your top-secret
time machine, you can train with former Presidents to master all 7 roles of your new office.
You're the Candidate -
Scholastic.com - Learn what it's like to make a run for Oval Office.
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