federal government

Describes the development of the relationship between the states and the federal government throughout United States history and discusses the present crisis in federalism in which President Reagan seeks to reverse the centralization of power.

Chronicles the struggles between Federal and local power from before the Declaration of Independence through the present.

Chronicles the history of the U.S. government, identifying the ideas and concepts upon which it is based, and discusses the role of the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution in the development of the nation.

Presents an introduction to the judicial branch of the U.S. government, discussing its responsibilities, and looking at some of the landmark cases that have been decided by the Supreme Court. Includes insights from educators and elected officials.

Presents a collection of articles that discuss the issue of states' rights and traces the history of conflicts between states' legislatures and a strong central government from the time of the Constitutional Convention to the present day.

Zoe and Nathan visit Parliament Hill where they learn about the structure of Canadian government and the roles of the various people involved in running the country.

Explore the three different levels of American government, illustrating how they are alike and how they differ. Learn the roles of leaders at each level and how all of them together make government work.

Examines George Washington's efforts to create the U.S. Constitution, discussing the threat of civil war that followed the American Revolution, and looking at the objections of Patrick Henry, George Clinton, and ordinary citizens to a centralized government.

Presents an introduction to American government, including information on the Constitution, the branches of government, and Supreme Court, local government and the responsibilities of the citizens in democracy.