U.S. Government Printables, Lessons & Resources for Teachers

Incorporate the study of U.S. government and world politics in your curriculum for any grade level with our lessons, printables, and references. Use literature guides, technology resources, and election materials to educate students about democracy at a local and national level. There are quizzes, biographies, crosswords, and more on the three branches of the federal government. You'll also find a variety of resources for civic holidays, perfect for studying government year round!

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Attacks Suspected of or Inspired by al-Qaeda

This list includes the date, target of attacks, and casualties of significant attacks by the terrorist group al-Qaeda. read more

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Attacks Suspected of or Inspired by al-Qaeda

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Theodore Boone: Kid Lawyer Core Curriculum Guide

Introduce middle school students to the courts, the legal system, and the anatomy of a criminal trial through Theodore Boone: Kid Lawyer by John Grish... read more

Introduce middle school students to the courts, the legal system, and the a... read more

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Theodore Boone: Kid Lawyer Core Curriculum Gu...

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First 10 U.S. Presidents Quiz

Review facts about the first 10 U.S. presidents—from George Washington to John Tyler. This printable history quiz asks students to match each presiden... read more

Review facts about the first 10 U.S. presidents—from George Washington to J... read more

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First 10 U.S. Presidents Quiz

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Women's History Videos & Activities

Learn about the history of women's rights and the Nineteenth Amendment through these educational videos and related activities for Women's History Mon... read more

Learn about the history of women's rights and the Nineteenth Amendment thro... read more

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Women's History Videos & Activities

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Composition of the U.S. Senate -- 112th Congress

A list of the members of the Senate in the United States' 112th Congress. read more

A list of the members of the Senate in the United States' 112th Congress.... read more

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Composition of the U.S. Senate -- 112th Congr...

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Paul Ryan Biography

Learn more about Paul Ryan, the Wisconsin Congressman who was Mitt Romney's running mate for the 2012 U.S. presidential election. This brief biography... read more

Learn more about Paul Ryan, the Wisconsin Congressman who was Mitt Romney's... read more

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Paul Ryan Biography

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Ron Paul: 2012 Campaign Issues

Read about the 2012 presidential campaign issues to learn about Ron Paul's stance on immigration, healthcare, foreign policy, and other issues. read more

Read about the 2012 presidential campaign issues to learn about Ron Paul's ... read more

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Ron Paul: 2012 Campaign Issues

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Mitt Romney: 2012 Campaign Issues

Read about the 2012 presidential campaign issues and learn where Republican Mitt Romney stands on immigration, healthcare, foreign policy, and more. read more

Read about the 2012 presidential campaign issues and learn where Republican... read more

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Mitt Romney: 2012 Campaign Issues

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Barack Obama: 2012 Campaign Issues

Read about the 2012 presidential campaign issues to learn where Barack Obama stands on immigration, healthcare, foreign policy, and other issues. read more

Read about the 2012 presidential campaign issues to learn where Barack Obam... read more

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Barack Obama: 2012 Campaign Issues

Biography

Rick Santorum Biography

Rick Santorum, a former U.S. senator from Pennsylvania, makes headlines as the conservative alternative in the 2012 race for the Republican nomination... read more

Rick Santorum, a former U.S. senator from Pennsylvania, makes headlines as ... read more

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Rick Santorum Biography

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Ron Paul Biography

Ron Paul, a U.S. Representative from Texas, is a staunch advocate of limited government. He is among the politicians vying for the 2012 Republican pr... read more

Ron Paul, a U.S. Representative from Texas, is a staunch advocate of limite... read more

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Ron Paul Biography

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Newt Gingrich Biography

Newt Gingrich, a former U.S. representative and Speaker of the House in the 1990's, returned to the spotlight as a candidate in the 2012 race for the ... read more

Newt Gingrich, a former U.S. representative and Speaker of the House in the... read more

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Newt Gingrich Biography

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Bad Kitty for President: Word Scramble!

Review election vocabulary with this word scramble activity. After unscrambling each word, discuss its meaning as a class and encourage students to us... read more

Review election vocabulary with this word scramble activity. After unscramb... read more

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Bad Kitty for President: Word Scramble!

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Bad Kitty for President: Write a Campaign Speech

Help Bad Kitty write a presidential campaign speech to read at the next Neighborhood Cat Coalition. In this graphic organizer, students outline their ... read more

Help Bad Kitty write a presidential campaign speech to read at the next Nei... read more

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Bad Kitty for President: Write a Campaign Spe...

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Bad Kitty for President: Host Your Own Mock Election!

Follow the steps in this printable to hold your own mock election at school or home. Encourage students to participate in the election by becoming can... read more

Follow the steps in this printable to hold your own mock election at school... read more

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Bad Kitty for President: Host Your Own Mock E...

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Bad Kitty for President: Where Is Bad Kitty Campaigning?

Have students put their knowledge of U.S. geography and trivia to good use in this election activity. Students must use the geography clues in this pr... read more

Have students put their knowledge of U.S. geography and trivia to good use ... read more

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Bad Kitty for President: Where Is Bad Kitty C...

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Up Close: Theodore Roosevelt Discussion Guide

Enrich student's understanding of Teddy Roosevelt's life and career with this discussion guide to a biography about the 26th U.S. president. This lite... read more

Enrich student's understanding of Teddy Roosevelt's life and career with th... read more

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Up Close: Theodore Roosevelt Discussion Guide

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Up Close: Ronald Reagan Discussion Guide

While reading the biography Up Close: Ronald Reagan by James B. Sutherland, use the questions in this discussion guide to encourage reading comprehens... read more

While reading the biography Up Close: Ronald Reagan by James B. Sutherland,... read more

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Up Close: Ronald Reagan Discussion Guide

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Up Close: Thurgood Marshall Discussion Guide

Examine the life and work of Thurgood Marshall—a lawyer and U.S. Supreme Court Justice—with your students. Use the questions in this guide for Up Clos... read more

Examine the life and work of Thurgood Marshall—a lawyer and U.S. Supreme Co... read more

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Up Close: Thurgood Marshall Discussion Guide

Biography

Condoleezza Rice

Learn about the life of Condoleezza Rice, who served as U.S. Secretary of State from 2005-2009. read more

Learn about the life of Condoleezza Rice, who served as U.S. Secretary of S... read more

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Condoleezza Rice

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U.S. Elections and Voting Quiz (Level II)

How much do you know about U.S. elections and voting? Test their knowledge with this advanced quiz, or have students research the questions to learn a... read more

How much do you know about U.S. elections and voting? Test their knowledge ... read more

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U.S. Elections and Voting Quiz (Level II)

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U.S. Elections and Voting Quiz (Level I)

How much do your students know about U.S. elections and voting? Give them this basic quiz to find out. read more

How much do your students know about U.S. elections and voting? Give them t... read more

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U.S. Elections and Voting Quiz (Level I)

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Citizenship Test II

Could your students pass the U.S. Naturalization Test? Give them this quiz to find out! read more

Could your students pass the U.S. Naturalization Test? Give them this quiz ... read more

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Citizenship Test II

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Citizenship Test I

Could your students pass the U.S. Naturalization Test? Give them this quiz to find out! read more

Could your students pass the U.S. Naturalization Test? Give them this quiz ... read more

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Citizenship Test I

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