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• General Government/Politics Resources (23)

• Facts and Figures (8)

• History (6)

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General Government/Politics Resources
American Experience

Catosphere--US Demographic and Population Data on Demand!

Collecting Paper Currency for Fun
Clerk Kids--This site is an interactive center that helps kids learn about the United States House of Representatives and its role in lawmaking.
Criminal Justice Statistics--brings together data from more than 100 sources about all aspects of criminal justice in the United States, which are displayed in over 600 tables

Department of Justice Kids' Page

Department of Treasury Learning Vault
Elementary Level Government Information
Federal News Service--congressional transcripts online
Govspot--gateway to the best local, state, federal and international government resources
Human Rights Watch: Annual world reviews
Kids in the House--explore the role the Office of the Clerk plays in the U.S. House of Representatives
Medecins Sans Frontieres--social activism in the medical sciences
National Priorities Project--committed to helping the public understand and shape the federal budget to meet community needs by providing: Analysis of critical budget issues; State and local data; Tools for local action
Political Cartoons
Political Tools for Citizens--if you want to catch up on how your representatives have voted, learn how to register to vote in your state, or find out who's running for Senate and House seats in your district, you can do it all here
Privacy: Defend Your Data
State Law Library--this site offers a comprehensive and current list, organized by state, of links to state agencies, courts, and laws.
The Pew Center on the States--guide to news of State governments
US Department of Justice Kids Page
US Bureau of Engraving and Printing--money facts; special kids section
US Treasury
Welcome to the White House for Kids
Yahoo! Government and Countries
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Facts and Figures

American Fact Finder--maintained by the U.S. Census Bureau

Catosphere--US Demographic and Population Data on Demand!

Census 2000 data
CIA World Fact Book--facts and statistics on countries provided by the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)

Department of Justice Kids' Page

Key Facts and Statistics on Countries Around the World
Population Studies--Research reports, news bulletins, and statistical data
US Census Bureau--Bureau of the Census celebrates a century of service to the nation and its inhabitants. Loaded with historical facts and figures, the site offers archival material from the bureau and other agencies that have documented its activities over the year
Who's Who in the Federal Gov't--provides lists of: Cabinet members, Congressional leadership, Congressional committee chairs, and Administrators of selected federal agencies. There are also links to biographical information about each listed official.
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History

A White House History--virtual tour of white house
Cradleboard: Native American Culture and Education
Ghandi, Mohandas K.--comprehensive resource on this important figure
The Flag of the United States of America Site
The Oyez Project--comprehensive biographical information on every Supreme Court justice from John Jay to Stephen Breyer; includes details on personal life, education, legal career and case participation, as well as predecessor and successor
Thomas Jefferson on Politics & Government
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