Government Sites
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American Treasures of the
Library of Congress
 - A guide to
some of the "treasures" in the Library of Congress. Check out Thomas
Jefferson's handwritten draft of the Declaration of Independence. |
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Ben's Guide to US Government
for Kids
- This site provides
learning tools for K-12 students, parents, and teachers. These
resources will teach how our government works, and much more. |
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CIA's Homepage for Kids
- Take a look at the history of information gathering and the
intelligence field. Try your skills at breaking a secret code, test
your geography skills, or take a virtual tour of the CIA. |
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Cool Stuff for Young People
- This VA site is full of information about those who have fought
for our country, the origins of Veterans’ Day, the country’s most
familiar symbols, customs and observances, and more. |
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Enactment of a Law
- Library of Congress site about the steps to enact a law in the
U.S. Government. |
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Fact Finder Kids' Corner
- Learn about the U.S. Census, get facts about your state, and have
fun with quiz questions. |
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FCC Kids Zone
- Learn about the Federal Communication Commission and what they
regulate, while having fun with the many quizzes and games. There's
also an "In The News" feature written just for you. |
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First Ladies of the United
States
- They came from different
social and economic backgrounds, from many different geographical
regions, and with diverse education preparation. Each First Lady
served our country well and each left her own mark. Visit this site
to learn more about them. |
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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. |
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Kids Information on Deployment
Stuff (K.I.D.S)
- You can find all
kinds of information to use when you or your parents move around the
world. Click on your grade level and come on in! |
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Kids Page - Bureau of Alcohol,
Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
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The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is a
law enforcement agency within the U.S. Department of Justice. Its
unique responsibilities include protecting the public and reducing
violent crime. ATF enforces the Federal laws and regulations
relating to alcohol and tobacco diversion, firearms, explosives, and
arson. |
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Law-4-Kids
- Here is an introduction to questions you may have about our legal
system. |
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Our World
- The Library of Congress web site shares its collections, stories,
online collections and more for students and teachers. |
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Presidents of the United
States
- The biographies of the
presidents’ give us a clear look into the highs and lows of American
history. Learn more about the presidents and the change we faced in
the past and challenges yet to come. |
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Smithsonian for Kids
- The Smithsonian Institution is a center for research dedicated to
public education, national service, and scholarship in the arts,
sciences, and history. |
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Social Security Kids Stuff
- Social Security is you piggy bank for the future. You save by
making payments of part of your pay to Social Security as you work.
Later when you can’t work Social Security will pay you back every
month with a Social Security check. |
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U.S. Department of State for
Youth
- Although headquartered in
Washington, DC, the Department of State's embassies span the world
in more than 190 countries. The diplomats who work in these
embassies come from all over the United States and represent a
variety of backgrounds. Can you see yourself as a diplomat someday? |
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U.S. House of Representatives
- Great site for Government homework projects. Contains lots of
documents related to the legislative process. |
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Understanding Taxes for
Students
- The IRS has developed
an interactive, instructional tax program called Understanding Taxes
to provide the general public with a technology-based instructional
tool. Divided into two areas of content, Understanding Taxes offers
both print and online materials to help you learn more about the
history, theory, and application of taxes in the United States. |
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US Patent and Trademark Office
Kids Page
- What are patents,
trademarks and copyrights you ask? Here you will find the answers to
the most frequently asked questions about "intellectual property". |
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USDA for Kids
- Learn about resource conservation, gardening and science to
farming and food safety. |
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VA Kids, 6 - 12th Grades
- This web site will give you background information on the
Department of Veterans Affairs, including services and benefits
provided. |
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VA Kids, K - 5th Grades
- Learn about the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and how it
provides many services and benefits for veterans. |
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White House for Kids
- A doorway into the history of the White House, past presidents,
their families, pets, and more. |
Organization Sites
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Take Your Kids To Vote
- This site has great activities for future voters of all ages. Here
are some ideas of things to do that are FUN!... and also help to
make voting a family tradition. |
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