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Ten Tips for Being a Successful Landlord http://www.nolo.com/article.cfm/objectID/CFB29588- Source: Nolo A list of practical tips for landlords. Includes links to more detailed information. full description	Why is tenant screening important? What provisions should a rental agreement contain? Why is it important for a landlord to stay on top of repairs and maintenance? Why is it important for a landlord to make sure his or her tenants and buildings are not easy targets for criminal activity? Should a landlord have insurance?
Defendants' Incentives for Accepting Plea Bargains http://www.nolo.com/lawcenter/ency/article.cfm/Obj Source: Nolo.com This website describes some of the reasons why defendants enter into plea bargains. full description	Why would someone charged with a crime enter into a plea bargain? What are some benefits of a plea bargain? What are some downsides of entering into a plea bargain?
The PBS Kids Democracy Project -- Why Vote? A Public Awareness Campaign http://www.pbs.org/democracy/kids/educators/whyvot Source: PBS This website offers teacher's activities to have students do in order to gain an understanding of the importance of voting. full description	What is government and what role does it play in our lives? Why do we need government? How does government affect me?
Ben's Guide to U.S. Government for Kids--Duties and Responsibilities of Citizens http://bensguide.gpo.gov/9-12/citizenship/responsi Source: United States Government Printing Office Description of voting rights and responsibilities; why one should vote; what voters vote on in elections full description	Why should I vote? Who can vote? Who is eligible to vote? What does voting mean? How does voting help? What do people vote on?
Why Judicial Independence Matters http://www.justiceatstake.org/contentViewer.asp?br Source: Justice at Stake Campaign This website begins with a straightforward definition of what judicial independence means as well as giving a brief history of where the idea of judicial independence comes from. It also offers four additional sources to obtain additional information about judicial independence. full description	What is judicial independence? Where does judicial independence originate from? Why does judicial independence matter?