1. Education

Political Science

Political Science information and resources for the social studies teacher.

American Government Course Outline

Sample outline for a typical American Government course.

All About the Electoral College

Want to help your students learn all about the electoral college? This comprehensive FAQ section will answer their and your questions about this sometimes confusing part of the presidential election process.

How to Hold a Class Debate

Debating current events is a wonderful way to not only inform students but also to get them involved.

How to Hold a Mock Presidential Campaign and Election

Especially in an election year, this resource is an awesome tool. Students do not realize it, but they are pitting real candidates against each other.

Picking and Choosing Rights from the Constitution

Use this lesson plan suitable for grades 6-12 to teach about the importance of all of the rights in the Constitution.

How many electoral votes does a candidate need to win?

Presidential candidates require a specific number of electoral votes to win. Find out how many with this FAQ.

Commonly Requested Federal Services

Links to federal services including Education which highlights student aid, fellowships and grants.

Election Watch

Explore democracy, voting, and political history within the context of the 2000 U.S. presidential election.

GovSpot

Find anything you want to know about government here! Everything from the National Archives to Op-Ed pages.

Govt. Printing Office Gate

Search here for any government document.

International Affairs Resources

WWW Virtual Library: International Affairs Resources provides over 2000 resources in 37 categories! This site has received many awards for its content.

US Congress on the Internet

Don't miss this. Current floor activities, pending bills, committee information, links to the Congressional Record, legislative process, historical documents and the constitution.

US House of Representatives

Current floor activities, links to house office Web sites, roll call votes, house operations, schedule and more.

US State Department: World Regions/Countries

Information from the State Department concerning other countries. Great for World History and Geography.

White House Online

Have your students explore the White House and even write the president a letter! Very interactive and history oriented.

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