Ben's Guide to U.S. Government for Kids

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This is the official website for Ben's Guide to U.S. Government for Kids. Ben's Guide is a service provided by the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office (GPO). This site provides learning tools for K-12 students, parents, and teachers. These resources teach how the U.S. government works and include information about the branches of government, how laws are made, the election process, and citizenship. The site includes a glossary, interactive games and activities, and links to many U.S. Government websites for children.

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United States. Government Printing Office. Superintendent of Documents 2014.

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This website is part of the collection entitled: CyberCemetery and was provided by the UNT Libraries Digital Projects Unit to the UNT Digital Library, a digital repository hosted by the UNT Libraries. It has been viewed 6777 times, with 14 in the last month. More information about this site can be viewed below.

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This is the official website for Ben's Guide to U.S. Government for Kids. Ben's Guide is a service provided by the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office (GPO). This site provides learning tools for K-12 students, parents, and teachers. These resources teach how the U.S. government works and include information about the branches of government, how laws are made, the election process, and citizenship. The site includes a glossary, interactive games and activities, and links to many U.S. Government websites for children.

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CyberCemetery

The CyberCemetery provides permanent public access to the web sites and publications of defunct U.S. government agencies and commissions. This collection is provided through a partnership between the UNT Libraries, the U.S. Government Printing Office (GPO), and the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), as part of the Federal Depository Library Program.

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  • 2014

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  • September 12, 2014

Added to The UNT Digital Library

  • Oct. 24, 2014, 7:25 a.m.

Description Last Updated

  • May 1, 2025, 5:54 p.m.

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Yesterday: 1
Past 30 days: 14
Total Uses: 6,777

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United States. Government Printing Office. Superintendent of Documents. Ben's Guide to U.S. Government for Kids, website, 2014; Denton, Texas. (https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc406373/: accessed May 14, 2025), University of North Texas Libraries, UNT Digital Library, https://digital.library.unt.edu; crediting UNT Libraries Digital Projects Unit.

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