Party Time
Using a variety of primary, or historical, sources, students will analyze their political beliefs and associate them with the basic tenets of the political spectrum. They will be able to determine if their partisan leanings are to the "left" or to the "right."

Social Security Reform
In this lesson students will express their views in a letter to their congressional representatives and the President of the United States on what can be done to address Social Security's problems.

Voting Simulation
The purpose of this lesson is to help students become aware of the rights and responsibilities of voting.

Political Participation
 The following activities provide a comprehensive study of the concept of political participation in a democracy. Customize the suggested teaching strategies to meet the needs and interests of your class.

Election Campaigns
 The activities in this lesson are designed to enhance your students' understanding of election campaigning in the democratic process.
 

Ben's
A Guide to U.S. Government.

Political Sites
This site contains listings of political sites available on the Internet sorted by country, with links to Parties, Organizations, Governments, Media and more from all around the world.

Alabama Candidates
This site contains a complete directory of Alabama candidates for Governor, United State Senator and Congress in the current election cycle, state political parties, the official state election office and state news sources.
 

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