GeographyWorld -
This valuable web resource was put together by a geography teacher and should have everything you need to know about the subject. Notable are maps and country information.
National Geographic Map Machine - A decent source for country and state maps but requires a laser printer for clarity when copying.
Infonation: Choose Countries - Allows comparison of statistical data in the areas of geography, economy, population, and social indicators between selectable United Nations Countries
Atlapedia Online-Political and geographic maps, basic facts, and statistics about countries.
50states.com - Information about the fifty states.
Government
The United States Senate - This site makes available biographies of senators organized by state and name, significant legislation of each and committee information.
The United States House of Representatives - This source offers biographies of congressmen under "member offices," house schedules, some legislative information, and how to contact one's representative.
The United States Supreme Court- This offers access to recent and historic Supreme Court decisions (1937-1990) by topic, date and name. Also provides biographical information on the Justices.