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"The Bureau of Labor Statistics produces data for all 50 states. Think you know your geography? Try this quiz!"

"This Web site is brought to you from the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C., the largest library in the world and the nation's library. We hope you will find this Web site entertaining and fun to use."

"The Kids in the House website is a public service provided by the Office of the Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives. Our mission is to provide educational and entertaining information about the legislative branch of the United States Government to students of all ages."

"Explore the history of immigration in America and learn what it is like to be an immigrant today." scholastic

"Resources located under Civics and Government focus on the relationships between governments and individuals, and international relations. Classrooms can explore videos to compare the Magna Carta and the United States Constitution, examine an interactive map to study United States diplomatic relationships across the globe, or create a document-based questions using a collection of resources that analyzes Lincoln's Gettysburg Address. Topics such as the history of the Supreme Court, the role state and local governments play in the United States, and the path a bill takes to become law are also examined." (PBS Learning Media)

Learn about the three main branches of the "U.S.government, their roles and responsibilities, and how they work together to ensure that no one branch has too much power."

"Once a bill becomes law it needs to be implemented, or put into action in our everyday lives. Learn how a new law is implemented by an agency of the executive branch."

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"These three documents, known collectively as the Charters of Freedom, have secured the rights of the American people for more than two and a quarter centuries and are considered instrumental to the founding and philosophy of the United States."

"George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, John Adams (and family), Thomas Jefferson, Alexander Hamilton, and James Madison. Over 183,000 searchable documents, fully annotated, from the authoritative Founding Fathers Papers projects."

"Use this page to browse bills in the U.S. Congress related to the subject Immigration, as determined by the Library of Congress."

"The motto of the United States, E pluribus unum, means "out of many, one."...Words, foods and customs from other countries all found their way into the American culture, enriching it over the centuries. Oscar Handlin, the noted historian, began his classic study of immigration, The Uprooted (1951), with the following observation: "Once I thought to write a history of the immigrants in America. Then I discovered that the immigrants were American history."

"Have a question about the USA? Learn where to find answers to the most requested facts about the United States of America."

"The Constitution Annotated provides a comprehensive overview of how the Constitution has been interpreted over time and is now available on this new site with upgraded search capabilities. The online Constitution Annotated includes discussions of the Supreme Court’s latest opinions."

"The triumph, tragedy, and contradictions of the immigrant experience come alive in this immersive multimedia exploration of history and economics from the Voice of America. The Epub features: Over a dozen video clips totaling more than 20 minutes of features , Charts, maps, infographics, Archival films, audio, and stills." Free enhanced ebook is available through Apple iBookstore (Requires iTunes account), Barnes & Noble NOOK Book Store, or Google Play eBookstore. (GPO Bookstore)

Come learn about the four constructs of civic engagement at youth.gov.

"Come and explore the inside residence halls of The United States President and even walk around The Oval office."

"You will find video tours of historic rooms and spaces, some of which are not open to the public, research resources, and teaching materials that will help bring the U.S. House to your classroom."