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State of Missouri Seal Chapter 12  Government in Missouri
 

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FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
Three Branches of the Federal Government Scavenger Hunt

Three Branches of Government  This site sums up the three branches of government, including the executive branch. Follow the link at the bottom to read about checks and balances.

Branches of Government 
Ben's Guide-  Learn about the three different branches of the US Government. To find information on the Judicial Branch, follow the link titled “Judicial Branch.”

Three Branches: Separate but Equal  Provides a listing of the features of each branch of government. 

The Structure of Government  This site explains the executive branch of government and has links to the other two branches.


Interactive 3 Branches of Government Website

Battle of the Branches; a WebQuest

Duties of Congress


Checks and Balances
 

Webquest:  Monument on the MallFind out about the branches of the government.
 
JUDICIAL BRANCH
The Supreme Court  This is the official home page for the U.S. Supreme Court. Read about its history, its members, and its rules.
 
LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
Congress for Kids

Your Link to Congress  Enter your zip code to find out who your state's elected officials are. Click "info" under their pictures and look at their voting records for the most recent bills. Send an email message to your congressmen about what is important.

Congress Merge On Line Directory: Find out who represents you in Congress.

Missouri Senator Kit Bond  This is the home page of Missouri Senator Kit Bond. The page includes pictures, his biography, and information on his work in the U.S. Senate.

Missouri Senator Claire McCaskill

Congressional Leadership  This page explains the duties of different elected officials as well as lists the powers of Congress.

House of Representative vs. Senate  Find out the difference between the House of Representatives and the Senate. Topics include differences in types of Committees, operations as well as Constitutional differences.
The U.S. Senate  This is the home page for the U.S. Senate. Learn about the Senate, its history, Senate activities, and U.S. Senators. You can also search for bills.
 

EXECUTIVE BRANCH

Kids, Welcome to the White House!

This is the official home page for the White House. 
The Official Whitehouse page

I Know That Quiz  Check to see how much you know about the government.



 
State of Missouri - find out about the state constitution, bill of rights, and all branches of our state government.

Missouri General Assembly

Missouri House of Representatives  Information about them is found here.

Missouri Secretary of State for Kids:  Government and more

You Say You Want a Revolution  Become an intern in Missouri's state government

State and Local Government on the Net Links to each state's government websites.

State Government  Ben's Guide to U.S. Government-Read about state and local government. Learn the five categories of local government.

Video:  A State is Born  This video "A State is Born" is part of the Finding Missouri: Our History and Heritage series. This short video is about the forming of Missouri as a state, and its first governor. It also includes information about St. Charles, the first capitol of Missouri. This video runs on RealPlayer.

 

 

 

The United States Constitution and Amendments

The Constitution of the United States  Read about the US Constitution

What Responsibilities Accompany our Rights?  Citizens have rights and responsibilities in preserving those rights. This is a discussion activity to do with the class about those responsibilities.

The Bill of Rights


Factmonster: The Bill of Rights  An encyclopedia entry explaining the Bill of Rights.

Bill of Rights: WebQuest by Shelli Vaughn

Bill of Rights WebQuest  Learn about the Bill of Rights, then research to find information on current issues.  Make amendments to the constitution.

 

 

 

What is a law?  Ben's Guide to U.S. Government-An explanation of laws and information on who and how law is made.

WebQuest:  
It Started as an Idea, but it Became a Law

Ben’s Guide Learn about how laws are made and how the different branches of government operate. Click on "Election Process" to learn more about senators and representatives.

How a Bill Becomes Law  This site provides a graphical representation of how a bill works its way through a bicameral legislature. It helps give a clearer picture of how the complicated process works.


How Laws Are Made There is a good diagram here.


Your Idea Becomes Law  This a great way to interactively find out how a bill becomes law. This site is sponsored by the California State Assembly. Click on "Assembly Kid's Stuff".

 

 

 

Kids Voting USA  Here is a way for you test your voting skills.

Brain Pop Election Movie  Take some time and view this fun movie on the election process. Then take a quiz.

 

 

 

Budget Making Math This lesson will help students identify local, state, and federal government services, their cost and the income that pays for them.
 
How Stuff Works  This site lists the salaries for members of the executive, legislative and judicial branches of government.

Kid's Next Door  Have a scavenger hunt where you have to find items relating to your town and government.
 


 

Word Central Dictionary  Use this site to look up the meanings of different government words.

The American Presidency  Go here for all sorts of definitions and explanations of government terms.

 




 

 

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