Government is the entity that controls a specific state such as a local or national state. A more common definition refers to the group that governs over a sovereign country, like the American government. Governments often have a hierarchical structure and multiple types of administrators like elected representatives or appointed leaders. The common types of government include authoritarian, communism, republic, democracy and monarchy. Throughout the years governments expanded their roles to provide more than keeping the order and protect properties such as formation of armies and improving social welfare. The videos below teach you more about governments.
Videos
Explains common forms of government such as republic, democracy and anarchy.
Schoolhouse Rock The Preamble
Classic clip showing how our legislation process works.
Describes important figures in governments such as the President and Prime Minister.
Explore the Constitution - In-depth resource to help you learn about all the parts of the Constitution.
Test Your American Knowledge - Covers how the American government functions and tests your knowledge about the electoral process and how policy is implemented.
US Government for Kidss - Sections to teach students why we have laws, about the three branches of government and how exactly a bill turns into a real law.
Congress for Kids - Resources about America's independence, the Constitution and citizenship.
President for Kids - Articles on all the Presidents and the White House.
PBS The Democracy Project - Cool site that lets you learn about Presidential elections and how voting works.
