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 * How well do you understand the Three Branches of Government? Try out these games!**

Play the[| Three Branches Hangman] to test your civics skills. [|Rags to Riches] (similar to "Who Wants to be a Millionaire") [|"In Search of Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness"] A civic battleship game NEW! [|Review] the powers of the Branches & the Qualifications for each position.

The Executive Branch

 * [|Official White House website]
 * [|White House info for Kids]

The Legislative Branch
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 * [|The Capitol Building]
 * [|The House of Representatives]
 * [[http://www.senate.gov|The Senate
 * Study Guide: Chapter 9 Civics test
 * [[file:Chapter 9 Test Review.pdf]]
 * **These notes CAN NOT be used during the test.**

The Judicial Branch

 * [|The Supreme Court>]
 * Use this Graphic organizer to complete your Supreme Court Case paper [[file:S.Court case paper outline.doc]]

American Presidents

 * [|The American Presidency]: National Museum of American History
 * [|Smithsonian Kids: Meet our Presidents]

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