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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.
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.
Recovery.gov -
(White House) - The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act is an effort to jumpstart our economy,
create or save millions of jobs, and put a down payment on addressing long-neglected challenges so
our country can thrive in the 21st century.
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
Election 2008 - Scholastic News - Watch the
Scholastic Kids Press Corps in action on the campaign trail!
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.
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.
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.
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