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Appreciating our Government

by Maxine A. Randall
(from September/October, 2008 HCG newsletter)
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Another time, I talked about building patriotism in our children, so it would follow that I'd encourage you to guide them into an appreciation of the governmental construction and processes of our country. I've run into a few useful sites to that end. I'd suggest that you check these sites out, bookmark them, and perhaps use them at some point in social studies in your schooling or for family enrichment activities.

Are you thankful for your system of government and for your right to vote? At the time of this writing, we are two months away from engaging in one of the most historic elections ever. I hope we're all committing it to prayer, and that our children will have a sense that we, their parents, want to follow Biblical principles in the choices we make in this area of life as well as all others. They may not fully understand all the particulars, but hopefully, they'll grow in awareness that we're making choices not just for ourselves, but choices which have consequences for the good of our nation as a whole. As they grow, they WILL come to understand these things. Let's be careful to lead them down right paths to prepare them for the time when their turn comes.

If we're to appreciate our government, this is the best way to do it--for ourselves and for our posterity.


Ben's Guide
Really cute place to go. Really helpful. Kid friendly site if ever there was one. 
It's especially helpful that it's broken down by age range.

Social Studies for Kids
Some helpful links to help you explain to your children how our government works.

Presidents Game
Fun Game to learn about our Nation's Presidents.

US Government For Kids
A U.S. Government Guide for kids. This site is laid out
nicely in a way that is understandable for young and old.

Presidential Powers
This site was recommended by some students who used this article so if it 
helped them, hopefully it will help others.

Guide to Presidential Elections
This is another recommendation by an eleven year old student.
I think most older children will understand it pretty well.
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The Three branches of the United States Government
Yet another recommendation by a student who visited the page!
A great resource for older children.
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The U.S.Legal System: The Three Branches of Government
Scroll down and you will see resources for kids. Once again we've 
been given this recommendation by a couple of students who found it helpful.
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