iCivics
Wanted: A Just Right Government
What type of government did American colonists gain and seek after gaining their independence after the Revolutionary War? Here is lesson that will guide your young learners through the new nation's progression from the Articles of...
Library of Congress
Loc: Biographical Directory of the u.s. Congress
This site provides a link to 13,000+ members who have served in the United States Congress, 1774 - present. Accompanying biographies and pictures, when available, are very informative. This site is well-designed and easy to navigate.
University of Missouri
Exploring Constitutional Conflicts: The Reach of Congressional Power
Read about the privileges and powers exercised by Congress from a constitutional law perspective. Includes examples of many cases which have tested the limits of Congressional power in the history of the United States. Many links to...
US House of Representatives
Office of the Clerk: u.s. House of Representatives: Kids in the House
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.
US House of Representatives
U.s. Capitol: How a Bill Becomes a Law
Learn about the legislative process in the United States through this interactive tutorial, which demonstrates to students how a bill becomes a law.
PBS
Structure of Congress and the Legislative Process Lesson
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.
The Dirksen Congressional Center
Congress Link: Lesson Plans
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.
US Government Publishing Office
U.s. Government Publishing Office: Biographical Directory of Congress
The Government has supplied a comprehensive biographical compilation of the members of Congress from 1774 to 2005. Each Congress is listed as well as alphabetical biographies.
US Government Publishing Office
U.s. Government Publishing Office: Congressional Record
The Congressional Record is the official record of the proceedings and debates of the United States Congress. Successful navigation of the site take knowledge of the GPO's navigation code. An important hint for when looking up a specific...
US Government Publishing Office
U.s. Government Publishing Office: Congressional Reports
Congressional committee transcripts are compiled into the Congressional Reports section of the Government Printing office website. Most of the information included within the Congressional Reports include the gathering of expert...
US House of Representatives
The Us House of Representatives Committees
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.
US House of Representatives
The u.s. House of Representatives House Leadership Web
This government-designed site provides a clear chart of the organization of Congress, as well as links to sites of current leadership.
US Senate
Us Senate Committee: Environment and Public Works
The U.S. Senate Committee on the Environment and Public Works website provides a summary and description of its responsibilities.
Library of Congress
Loc: Hispanic Americans in Congress, Jose Serrano
This is the biography page for the Hispanic congressman from New York state Jose Serrano, who has served since 1990.
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: Little Legislatures
This site from the University of Groningen clearly defines the role of committees in the legislative process, as well as a brief historical perspective on congressional committees. Essays, text and biography links related to American...
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: The Legislative Branch: The Reach of Congress
This well-written and well-organized site from The Legislative Branch provides a thorough overview of congressional powers, inherent checks and balances, as well as links to related information.
US House of Representatives
Committee on Education and the Workforce
Check out the latest news with the Committee on Education and the Workforce. John Boehner outlines the committee step by step. The members and jurisdiction they hold are reviewed through this site.
US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: The u.s. Congress: The Senate
A very short overview of the basic workings of the Senate, including term limits and responsibilities.
US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Legislative Branch: The House of Representatives (9 12)
Explores how the House of Representatives was formed, how membership is decided, qualifications, and its special jobs.
US Government Publishing Office
U.s. Government Publishing Office: History of Bills
For any legislative actions enacted upon a specific bill, the specific type of action is recorded in the History of Bills section of the Government Printing Office website. This information comes straight from the Congressional Record,...
US House of Representatives
The Us House of Representatives: House Leadership
This government-designed site from The US House of Representatives provides a clear chart of the organization of Congress, as well as links to sites of the current leadership.
Other
House Armed Services Committee
Delve into the latest news of the House Armed Services Committee with this site. Hear more from the Chairman, Duncan Hunter, about the purpose of this committee. Read up on recent press releases, too.
Other
Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
Representative Tom Davis is the Chairman of the House Committee on Government Reform. The House Committee on Government Reform oversees civil servants, federal contractor and governmental operations and investigations. This website...
Other
Committee on Ways and Means Us House of Representatives
This is the offiical website of the U.S. Congress's Ways and Means Committee, which oversees the funding of the U.S. government.