Constitution

"The happy Union of these States is a wonder; their Constitution a miracle; their example the hope of Liberty throughout the world."

~ James Madison


The Branches Of Government

During our Government Unit, we will learn about our Three Branches of government and the jobs of each branch. We will look at the Constitution and the Bill of Rights and explain what Democracy means to each of us.

Three Branches of Government

FactMonster - Government

FactMonster - Presidents

White House 101

The Executive Branch

The Judicial Branch

The Legislative Branch

The Cabinet

The U.S. Mint

How to Get Elected

Ben Franklin's Guide to Government

Historians will understand that the purpose of a government is to regulate the balance between individual rights and the needs of society. In order to have a government, societies need a Constitution which define the structure and function of a government.

The Constitution

Fun Sites

White House Pets

All About Ben Franklin

Thomas Jefferson's Monticello

The Declaration of Independence