Homework Help for Teens - Government

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U.S.

Branches of Government
This site reviews the responsibilities of the executive, judicial, and legislative branches.

Government 101 (Project Vote Smart)
This site provides information on the office of the President, campaign finance, how a bill becomes a law, the budget, Congress, elections, and state governments in a clear and readable format. You will also find clear explanations of all the parts of the U.S. Constitution as well as links to other historic documents.

ThisNation.com
This site provides tons of information on various aspects of government and politics in this country. There is an online "Textbook," a useful glossary, and a library full of historical documents, Supreme Court Decisions, Executive Orders, War Messages, and Foreign Policy Statements.

U.S. Government Manual
This is a searchable site that provides comprehensive information on government in the United States.