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Biographies of Government Officials http://usinfo.state.gov/usa/infousa/politics/biogr Source: Information USA This website provides biographical information about the members of the White House also a listing of the heads of the 14 executive departments and others in the Administration of Cabinet-level rank. It also has information on legislative contacts as well as a section dedicated to the judicial branch of government including photographs and biographies of the current sitting Supreme Court justices. full description	Who is the President? Who is the First Lady? Who is the Vice President? Who is the Vice President�s wife? Who currently sits on the Supreme Court? Who are the members of the President�s cabinet? Who are the members of Congress? Who are the members of the House? Who are the members of the Senate? Who are the Congress members from my district? How do I contact my Congressperson? What are the different committees in Congress? How can I find out who is sitting on which committees in Congress?
Outline of U.S. Government http://usinfo.state.gov/products/pubs/outusgov/hom Source: United States Department of State This website contains a wealth of information about the U.S. government and its workings. Each topic, which includes items such as the three branches of government, landmark Supreme Court decisions and information on the Constitution, has a concise well-written description. full description	How can I find out basic information about how the government is run? How is the United States government set up? Why is the United States government divided into three branches? What is each branch of government responsible for? Where can I find specific landmark Supreme Court decisions?
U.S. Government Quiz http://www.theoakridgeschool.org/fourth/u_s__gover Source: Oak Ridge School A quiz site dealing with the current government and the history of the government. full description	Where can I find a game about the history of the government? Where can I find a quiz about government history?
U.S. Government Quiz #54 http://www.funology.com/braindrains/bd054.htm Source: Funology.com A quiz for children about the US Government. full description	Where can I find a quiz about the U.S. Government for children? Where can I find a game about the government for kids?
World's Smallest Political Quiz http://www.theadvocates.org/quiz.html Source: Advocates for Self-Government A quiz that will tell you about your current political position. full description	How can I find out my political standing? What is my political position? Where can I find a quiz to tell me what my political position is? What does it mean to be conservative? What does it mean to be liberal?