Indiana University
Center on Congress: Learn About Congress
Learn about the role of the US Congress, how it works, its history, and the principles behind its creation and operation. Wonderful set of resources including FAQs, short articles and video clips, "interactive learning modules" (i.e., a...
PBS
Structure of Congress and the Legislative Process Lesson
This instructional activity explores the structure of Congress and the legislative process. There is an introduction, a research activity, an assessment, and a role play activity.
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.
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.
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Us Congress: Congress, the Court, and the Constitution
Transcript of a congressional hearing, held in 1994, to discuss whether Congress had given too much power to the Supreme Court, against the express intent of the Founding Fathers. This transcript is lengthy but informative, containing...
Siteseen
Siteseen: Government and Constitution: Us Congress Facts
Article provides an overview and interesting facts about the United States Congress, the legislative branch of the federal government.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Structures, Powers, and Functions of Congress: Advanced
This resource from Khan Academy provides advanced-level practice questions over the structures, powers, and functions of Congress. These practice questions are intended for students taking high school or college level American Government...
US House of Representatives
History, Art, and Archives: Us House of Representatives: Mapping Congress
Use this interactive map to track the prevalence of minorities in Congress from the beginning to the present. Choose from a group of members to see how many were in Congress from each state during a particular congressional term. Click...
US House of Representatives
History, Art, and Archives: Us House of Representatives: Women in Congress
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...
US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: The u.s. Congress (Grades 3 5)
Ben's Guide is a fun way to present U.S. Government to students grades K-12. This site presents a brief description of the U.S. Congress Links to related sites are available.
US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: The u.s. Congress (Grades 6 8)
Ben's Guide is a fun way to present U.S. Government to students grades K-12. This site presents a description of the U.S. Congress. Links to related sites are available.
US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: The u.s. Congress (Grades 9 12)
Ben's Guide is a fun way to present U.S. Government to students grades K-12. This site presents a description of the U.S. Congress. Links to related sites are available.
Library of Congress
Loc: congress.gov: Contrasting Procedures of the Senate and House
Clearly contrasts the two houses in the US Legislative Branch. It details the commonalities in the making of a law.
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.
The Washington Post
Washington Post: Us Congress Votes Database: Senate Confirmation: John Roberts
Brief analysis of the confirmation vote on Chief Justice John Roberts to the Supreme Court. (2005)
The Washington Post
Washington Post: Us Congress Votes Database: Senate Confirmation: Samuel Alito
Brief analysis of the confirmation vote for Justice Samuel Alito to the Supreme Court. (2006)
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 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.
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,...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Structures, Powers, and Functions of Congress: Foundational
This resource from Khan Academy provides foundational-level practice questions over the structures, powers, and functions of Congress. These practice questions are intended for students taking high school or college level American...
PBS
Pbs Online News Hour Extra: Obama Outlines Economic Plan in Address to Congress
President Obama addresses Congress with his plan for the economy following his signing of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Teachers and leaders can utilize the discussion questions provided. February 25, 2009
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The Dirksen Congressional Center
An effective site that provides non-partisan information concerning Congress and its leaders. The website includes CongressLink, up-to-date information on the US Congress; Congress for Kids, an excellent resource for younger students on...
OpenStax
Open Stax: Disaffection: The First Continental Congress and American Identity
By reading this section from a chapter on "Imperial Reforms and Colonial Protests," students will be able to describe the state of affairs between the colonies and the home government in 1774 and explain the purpose and results of the...
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The Verge: All the Ways Congress Is Taking on the Tech Industry
After the 2016 presidential contest and years of investigations from intelligence experts, Congress woke up to the power Big Tech holds over democracy - whether it's through collecting data or serving up political ads. For legislators,...
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