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Congress Link: Congress Today

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site is a source of information on the current Congress: find elected officials, results of elections, the House Schedule, the Senate Schedule, Committee Hearings, and a Guide to the Media.
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Other

Office of the Clerk: u.s. House of Representatives

For Students 9th - 10th
Official site for the Office of the Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives includes information on: legislative activities, information on the Clerk's office, committee information, art and history of the House, historical...
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Website
Other

U.s. House of Representatives: Public Disclosure

For Students 9th - 10th
The official website for public disclosure for the U.S. House of Representatives.
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Website
Other

The Maine House of Representatives

For Students 9th - 10th
The official site for the Maine House of Representatives provides information on House activities, bills, and its history. Links to House leadership as well as each representative are also provided.
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Website
US House of Representatives

Office of the Clerk: u.s. House of Representatives: Kids in the House

For Students 9th - 10th
At this site, you can explore the role the Office of the Clerk plays in the United States House of Representatives. Learn about the legislative process and its effect on you.
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Website
US Government Publishing Office

Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Legislative Branch

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
Find out about the duties of the legislative branch of government. Check out Ben's Guide!
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Activity
US Government Publishing Office

Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: The House of Representatives

For Students 3rd - 5th
This great site offers information about qualifications and duties of the United States House of Representatives.
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Structure of Congress and the Legislative Process Lesson

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson explores the structure of Congress and the legislative process. There is an introduction, a research activity, an assessment, and a role play activity.
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Lesson Plan
The Dirksen Congressional Center

Congress Link: Lesson Plans

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
The Dirksen Congressional Center provides abundant lesson plans on all aspects of the US Congress and the US Constitution. All lessons contain time frames, objectives, and links to material, and are built around Bloom's taxonomy.
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Handout
US Government Publishing Office

U.s. Government Publishing Office: Our American Government, 2000 Edition

For Students 9th - 10th
A popular introductory guide for American citizens and those of other countries who seek a greater understanding of our heritage of democracy. The question-and-answer format covers a broad range of topics dealing with the legislative,...
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Website
US House of Representatives

The Us House of Representatives Committees

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a listing of all congressional committees, along with links to each committee and subcommittee. A search engine focusing on the committees is also provided.
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Website
US House of Representatives

The u.s. House of Representatives House Leadership Web

For Students 9th - 10th
This government-designed site provides a clear chart of the organization of Congress, as well as links to sites of current leadership.
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Handout
Library of Congress

Loc: congress.gov: Contrasting Procedures of the Senate and House

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Clearly contrasts the two houses in the US Legislative Branch. It details the commonalities in the making of a law.
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Website
Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian Libraries: Accepting Smithson's Gift: John Quincy Adams' Role

For Students 9th - 10th
From a Smithsonian exhibition entitled "From Smithson to Smithsonian," this document relates John Quincy Adams' role in getting the US government to accept and support the gift that became the Smithsonian Institution. A transcript of...
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Website
Other

Architect of the Capitol:history of the u.s. Capitol Building

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource provides information on the U.S. Capitol Complex. Find information on the buildings themselves, the upkeep, history, and conservation efforts.
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Website
Other

U.s. House of Representatives

For Students 9th - 10th
The official site for the U.S. House of Representatives. Includes everything you want to know about it! Examples: the schedule of the House for the week, current events, committee hearings, roll call votes. Find your Representative.
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Website
University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: John Quincy Adams: Life After the Presidency

For Students 9th - 10th
Perhaps John Quincy Adams' most important service to his country came after he was president. Read about his terms as Congressman in the House of Representatives.
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Other

U.s. House of Representatives: The Legislative Process

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Learn about the House of Representatives and how it carries out its responsibilities and duties according to the U.S. Constitution.
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Website
Other

Sunlight Foundation

For Students 9th - 10th
This nonprofit organization is dedicated to making government information available to the public through digitization.
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Website
US House of Representatives

History, Art, and Archives: Us House of Representatives: Women in Congress

For Students 9th - 10th
Great reference tool for finding information on female Members of Congress both past and current. Includes biographical profiles, images, historical essays, artifacts relating to the history of Congresswomen, and teacher resources. You...
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Primary
US House of Representatives

History, Art, and Archives: Oral History of the House of Representatives

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Through interviews with House officers, aides, committee staff, former Representatives, and others, a rich heritage has been preserved. Audio, video, and transcripts provide a look into legislative processes and procedures, personal and...
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Activity
Other

Congress.org

For Students 9th - 10th
At Congress.org, you can read about legislation being debated by Congress, research recent votes, identify your representatives, send an e-mail to your lawmakers and encourage other voters to join your cause. It is published by CQ Roll...
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Interactive
University of Richmond

American Panorama: Electing the House of Representatives 1840 2016

For Students 9th - 10th
This excellent site maps elections from 1840-2016 showing changing patterns across regions and between urban and rural areas. It offers comprehensive data on the history of Congressional elections and users can track their own district's...
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Website
Other

Office of House Democratic Leader: Nancy Pelosi

For Students 9th - 10th
Official web page of the Democratic Party's leadership in the U.S. House of Representatives. Discusses current issues and policies the party upholds.