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Government Sites
Architect of the Capitol - Just for Kids - Learn about the Capitol building in
Washington DC and the new Capitol Visitor Center.
Career Voyages - (Department of Labor) - Do you know what you want to be
when you grow up? What job do you think you would like? At this fantastic website, you’ll learn all
about different jobs, their pay and growth prospects, and how to prepare for them.
Court
Reporter - Court reporters make word-for-word reports of court cases, meetings, speeches,
and other events. Court reporters play a critical role in legal proceedings. They are expected to
create a complete and accurate legal record.
High School Resources - (Foreign Service Institute) - Check out the links on
this site, which includes information on different countries, Foreign Service teens, Digital Diaries, and
World News.
Judge -
Judges are in charge of trials. They make sure that trials are fair. They resolve differences between
lawyers. They read the law to decide what lawyers can and can't do.
Middle School Stuff - (Foreign Service Institute) - This site has links to great
places, like true stories from Foreign Service kids, 'A Day in the Life' of kids from several countries, and
the Shy Kids Guide to Making Friends.
Police
Officer - Police and detectives enforce laws. They catch criminals. They collect
evidence. At times they testify in court. Others patrol set areas to prevent crime. Some patrol and give
out traffic tickets. Some police direct traffic. Most police wear uniforms. Detectives and special agents
work in regular clothes. Most detectives are part of regular police forces. Special agents work for
Federal and State agencies.
Politician - (Bureau of Labor Statistics) - Politicians run Federal, State,
and local governments; they are the Nation's chief executives and legislators. They get their jobs by
being elected. They make and pass laws that affect all of us.
Other Resources
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 - 3/30/2009
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