Welcome to the Journeyperson level Learning Adventures!

If you know a little bit about our Government but want to know more, this is a great place to start!

Federally Recognized Tribes

Learn about Federally recognized tribes in the United States.

Federal Versus State Government

Learn how the Federal and state governments share power.

Branches of Government

In this Learning Adventure, we’ll discover who made the Branches of Government and why they’re so important.

How Laws are Made: The Language of the Law

Learn about the language of the law and discover how laws are made.

Election Process: The History and Process of Voting

Learn about the election process for Federal officials. Information about specific candidates and their campaigns or political parties and their platforms will not be found here.

Symbols, Songs, & Structures of U.S. Government

We've divided these into three areas: 

• Songs and Oaths
• Symbols
• Buildings and Monuments

Historical Documents

In these Learning Adventures, we will be learning about important Historical Documents that helped to shape the United States as a nation. These documents include:

• The Declaration of Independence: 1776
• The Articles of Confederation: 1777 - 1789
• The U.S. Constitution: 1789
• The Bill of Rights: 1789 - 91
• The Emancipation Proclamation: 1863
• The Gettysburg Address: 1863