Constitution
The
Constitution of the United States
This Web site, sponsored by the National Archives and Records Administration,
contains the full text of the Constitution, biographies of the delegates
to the Constitutional Convention, and dozens of fascinating facts about
the Constitution.
The
Constitution Community
A partnership between classroom teachers and the National Archives and
Records Administration, this site offers lessons and activities related
to constitutional issues, all based on analysis of primary source documents.
The lessons are arranged chronologically and correlated to national curriculum
standards.
Freedom
Forum
The Freedom Forum is a nonpartisan organization dedicated to free press
and free speech. The Web site features news, analysis, and other information
about First Amendment issues. It also provides information about programs
and events sponsored by the forum.
Supreme
Court of the United States
This is the official Web site of the United States
Supreme Court. It provides general information about the rules and procedures
of the Court, information on visiting the Court, and a list of links to
other related sites.
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Project—U.S. Supreme Court Multimedia Database
This Web site provides information on leading constitutional
law cases decided by the Supreme Court. Students can find out what happened
on this day in Supreme Court history, take a virtual tour of the Supreme
Court building, and find information on past and present Supreme Court
justices. 
Federal
Government Information
This Web site includes a link to the Federal Government
Locator, which offers "one stop shopping for federal government information
on the WWW." Maintained by Villanova Center for Information Law and
Policy, it also contains links to numerous government branches and agencies.
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Legislative Information
The Library of Congress maintains this Web site, which
offers a wealth of information about the legislative branch, including
a searchable database of House and Senate bills, committee schedules,
and the full text of the daily Congressional Record.
CongressLink
This Web site provides current and historical information
about the U.S. Congress, as well as explanations of congressional procedures
and selections by scholars and experts. The site also features lesson
plans and classroom activities.
U.S.
House of Representatives and U.S. Senate
These are the official Web sites of the House and the
Senate, offering floor schedules and committee information for both bodies.
The Senate site also features useful background information for students
and teachers, including a brief introduction to the Senate and its history,
explanation of how the Senate works, virtual tours, and a glossary of
terms.
The
White House
This site features statements, speeches, and press
releases from the President, as well as information on other topics relating
to the executive branch.
Youth
Service America
This Web site, sponsored by the Youth Service America, describes the link
between youth volunteering and good citizenship. It provides data on the
changes that occur when students volunteer and help others.
Kids
Voting USA
Kids Voting USA is a “nonprofit, nonpartisan, grassroots organization
dedicated to securing democracy for the future by involving youth in the
election process today.” The site contains both teacher and student
areas, with surveys, activities, and links.
International
Youth Hall of Fame
This Web site features stories about young people who contribute to their
communities by sharing their talents and helping others.
Project
Vote-Smart
This Web site provides information on candidates on the federal, state,
and local level, including voting records, position statements, and evaluations
by a broad spectrum of special interest groups. The site also includes
lesson plans and curriculum materials for teachers.
The
Center for Civic Education
This nonpartisan educational corporation administers a range of curricular,
teacher-training, and community-based programs in civics/citizenship education.
Programs focus on the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, American political
traditions and institutions, civic participation, and the rights and responsibilities
of citizens.
The
PBS Democracy Project
This Web site includes extensive resources for students and teachers on
all aspects of the democratic process. The “Build Your Own Campaign”
section invites students to mount their own presidential campaign and
includes lesson plans and activities correlated to national curriculum
standards.