Challenge your students with this instructional activity on American government! Learners discuss the three branches of government and its responsilbities, and then go on to more complex critical-thinking activities. Students interview...

Learners compare and contrast the American system of government with that of Brazil. They research how the Brazilian govenment functions.

Students explain the ways in which current American system of government both resembles and differs from the system of government in Rome form about 510 to 264 B.C.

In this student sources worksheet, learners locate 3 sources regarding American government and then record the key points from each source on the provided graphic organizer.

In this American government worksheet, students respond to 12 true/false, 11 alphabetical order, 15 fill in the appropriate articles, 15 matching, and 1 cryptogram about the structure of the American government.

Fourth graders explore the origins of American government.

Students examine a timeline on the internet showing the relationship between the American Government and the Nez Perce in the 19th Century. After looking at the timeline and included map, students answer questions.

Complete and comprehensive virtual learning unit on the Judicial Branch. Module includes downloads, interactive activities, questions and writing assignments as well as links to supplemental material. Students can link to online textbook...

This article contains information about the principles used to create the Constitution of the United States.

Learning Adventures provides background information on what a law is and why we have them. Part of a learning game for all ages.