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Ben's Guide to the Government for Kids
Ben's Guide explores basic governmental principles and positions, including branches of government, the election process, and how laws are made.

Kids in the House
On this site, the Office of the Clerk introduces the House of Representatives and other branches of the government.

White House Kids
This interactive site gives up-to-the-minute headlines on governmental news in a comprehensive, kid-friendly format.

CongressLink
CongressLink offers lesson plans about passing bills and making laws.

ERIC Digest
The ERIC Digest provides detailed background information for teaching about the U.S. Congress, as well as extensive references.

Kids in the House: Lesson Plans
The parent and teacher section of Kids in the House features complete lesson plans, including "How a Bill Becomes a Law."

Learning Booth
This site gives clear definitions of each branch of government and explanations of their respective duties; appropriate for teachers and students.