Government
Recommended Websites for Government
FirstGov for Kids
This is the “official kids’ portal for the U.S. Government.” Find information about the federal government and its many, many activities and roles in our lives.
Ben’s Guide
Hosted by the federal Government Printing Office, this is an excellent introduction to how our political system works: branches of government and their functions, elections, and much more.
FactMonster: The 50 States
FactMonster provides friendly, easy-to-use access to a type of state-specific information often asked of primary school children: capitals, symbols, mottoes, birds, gems, flowers, and more.
Maryland Kids’ Page
This website is sponsored by the Maryland Secretary of State. Find a wealth of information about Maryland’s history, government, and geography. Plus it provides links to a range of other Maryland-oriented web pages.
