Voting - Learn about the election process for electing the president and vice-president.
iCivics - Web-based education project designed to teach students civics and inspire them to be active participants in U.S. democracy. Founded by Justice Sandra Day O'Connor.
- Branches of Power - This game allows you to do something that no one else can: control all three branches of government! You'll have the power to write any laws you want about issues you choose. Careful, though, there's a lot to juggle when you're playing all three branches. Good luck!
- Court Quest - people from around the country need your help to navigate our court system. Listen carefully to each case, so you can guide them to the right place! You decide whether to send them to local courts, state courts or federal courts.
- Three Branches - This is a web quest involving the three branches of government. You are an idea which in on it's way to becoming law, each page has a short description of the process and which branch of government is involved. At the bottom of the page is a question. Click on the web link to find the answer. Answer all 6 questions to complete the web quest.
CA.Gov - Find out all about the California Legislature. Click on "Learn More" under "Assembly and Senate" to find out more information about Branches of Government, the elected and appointed public officials and their responsibilities, how you can influence your states political process, and the lifecycle of a bill.
Ben's Guide to U.S. Government - This site has much information on the U.S. government and how it works.
- National vs. State Government - Find out the difference between National and State governments and what our founding fathers had in mind.
- Branches of Government - Facts about the History and the Checks and Balances of the Federal Three Branches of government
- Branches of Government Poster with quick review bullets - Great overview and recap of the three branches of government.