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The President, Vice President, and Cabinet

a look at the Executive Branch
An introduction to the roles and responsibilities of the executive branch of the United States government, describing how to become president, government branches, and foreign policy.
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Judges and courts

a look at the judicial branch
An introduction to the roles and responsibilities of the judicial branch of the United States government and explains how the judicial branch affects the lives of individual Americans.
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Documents of freedom

a look at the Declaration of Independence, the Bill of Rights, and the U.S. Constitution
Explores the origin, meaning, and importance of the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights.
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Checks and balances

a look at the powers of government
Looks at the powers of the United States government for children, focusing on the Congress, the president and veto power, the courts, and other topics.
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The Congress

a look at the legislative branch
2012
Provides an introduction to the legislative branch of the U.S. government, looking at the House of Representatives and the Senate, their leaders, and their law-making responsibilities.

Documents of freedom

a look at the Declaration of Independence, the Bill of Rights, and the U.S. Constitution
2012
Explores the origin, meaning, and importance of the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights.

The President, Vice President, and Cabinet

a look at the Executive Branch
2012
An introduction to the roles and responsibilities of the executive branch of the United States government, describing how to become president, government branches, and foreign policy.

Judges and courts

a look at the judicial branch
2012
An introduction to the roles and responsibilities of the judicial branch of the United States government and explains how the judicial branch affects the lives of individual Americans.

Checks and balances

a look at the powers of government
2012
Looks at the powers of the United States government for children, focusing on the Congress, the president and veto power, the courts, and other topics.
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