Government Information Research Guide

For those seeking a quick introduction to the structure and workings of the United States Government, Ben's Guide to the U.S. Government provides short lessons, structured for various age groups, on such fundamental topics as:

• the Branches of Government
• How Laws are Made
• the Elections Process
• Historical Documents
• The Declaration of Independence: 1776
• The Articles of Confederation: 1777 - 1789
• The Federalist Papers: 1787 - 1788
• The U.S. Constitution: 1789
• The Bill of Rights: 1789 - 91
• The Emancipation Proclamation: 1863
• The Gettysburg Address: 1863