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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 - 7/29/2009
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