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Federal
Election Commission
An official government Web site providing a citizen's guide
for contributing to candidates, using FEC services, and working
with candidates and political parties. The site also offers
a voter registration form for downloading.
Department
of Justice
Gives an informative description of the role of the DOJ within
the U.S. government. The site provides links to information
on the current attorney general, the department's various
organizations, and its current issues and press releases.
FedWorld
Information Network
A comprehensive central access point for locating and acquiring
government information. It provides a one-stop location for
the public to locate, order, and receive U.S. government
information.
Central
Intelligence Agency
Explore the background of the CIA, read recent publications,
speeches, and press releases, and visit the CIA's Homepage
for kids.
Landmarkcases.org
Provides teachers with a full range of resources and activities
to support the teaching of landmark Supreme Court cases,
helping students explore the key issues of each case. The "Resources" section
features basic building blocks such as background summaries
and excerpts of opinions that can be used in multiple ways.
The "Activities" section contains a range of short activities
and in-depth lessons that can be completed with students.
The Web site features key cases mandated by state standards.
Federal
Bureau of Investigation
At this site, explore major investigations currently
underway, check the FBI’s "Most Wanted" list of criminals,
or visit the library of recent articles on law enforcement
and safety issues. This site also includes an educational
page with resources for students and teachers.
National
Aeronautics and Space Administration
This site features an online newsletter, updated
daily, containing the latest news about NASA science and
technology. It also includes educational resources, a special
site for kids, and links to other NASA Web sites.
The
Democratic Party Online
This site provides a detailed summary of the U.S. Democratic
Party. It highlights the party’s platform, accomplishments,
and current political news, and gives links to Democratic
Party sites at the state, county, and local levels.
The
Republican National Committee
At this site, learn about the Republican Party’s
platform and visit the News Room to read current articles
and updates. This site also contains audio and video archives
through which you can watch and listen to important party
speeches and events.
The
Federal Judicial Center
Explore the background and responsibilities of the Federal
Judicial Center. Read publications concerning various legal
issues or navigate the site's other court-related links.
The
United Nations
Research the history of the UN, read UN news and
documents, or learn more about any one of its five branches—Peace
and Security, International Law, Humanitarian Affairs, Human
Rights, and Economic and Social Development.
United
States House of Representatives
This site presents a summary of House operations, including
the proposed schedule for the week and coverage of up-to-date
events on the House floor. It also provides access to information
about bills and resolutions being considered in Congress,
a searchable archive, and an opportunity to write to representatives.
United
States Senate
Features on this site include a link called This Week
in History and a link to Senate art. You can track the
legislative activities of the Senate or find out how to contact
your senators.
NATO:
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization
This site provides a short history of NATO and a brief
introduction to its main policies. Read about NATO’s
structure, members, and current activities, or search an
archive of official documents and NATO publications.
Welcome
to the White House
This site includes an informative link to the current
president and vice president, an Interactive Citizens' Handbook,
information about White House history and tours, a virtual
library, and much more.
Census
Bureau
An extensive source of information and statistics, this
site includes population and business figures, geography
links, news releases, and more.
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