University of Richmond
American Panorama: Electing the House of Representatives 1840 2016
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...
Other
The Federal Judiciary Homepage
An overview of the Federal Court System, with an historical overview and a general description of the current system.
US Mint
United States Mint: Branches of Power
Save the federal government from Oppressor Sam, and learn about the US Constitution to restore the three branches of government.
The Dirksen Congressional Center
Congress for Kids
Take a tour of the federal government with Uncle Sam and learn the story of the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, the three branches of government, and elections. Along the way learn how laws are made, about the Bill of...
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...
Other
Dirksen: Ten Most Important Things About the U. S. House of Representatives
Article outlining the ten most important things one should know about the U.S. House of Representatives.
iCivics
I Civics: Legislative Branch
Learners will learn about the structure, function, and powers of the legislative branch of government. They will explore the legislative process, as well as the influence of citizens and political parties. Register for a free account to...
National Women’s History Museum
National Women's History Museum: 100 Years of Women in Congress
Explore the women who have served in Congress over the past 100 years.
iCivics
I Civics: Why Do We Have a House and Senate, Anyway?
Students learn why there are two houses of Congress and discover how a bicameral legislature ensures that all states have a voice in bills.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Congressional Behavior: Foundational
This resource from Khan Academy provides foundational-level practice questions over Congressional behavior. These questions are intended for students taking high school or college level American Government and Civics courses, including...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Baker v. Carr
This resource from Khan Academy provides practice questions over Baker v. Carr, a Supreme Court case that addresses equality in voting districts. These questions are intended for students taking high school or college level American...
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...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Congress: The Senate and the House of Representatives: Advanced
This resource from Khan Academy provides questions about the Senate and the House of Representatives. This lesson is intended for students taking a high school or college level American Government and Civics courses, including the AP...
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.
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: Drafting the Constitution
Essay covers from the Articles of Confederation and the problems of disunity of the new states after the Revolutionary War, internally as well as externally, to the Constitutional Convention, an attempt to address the Articles' problems....
Library of Congress
Loc: House Journal: Journals of the House of Representatives
Link directly to the journals for each of the Congresses containing the minutes of the sessions.
Library of Congress
Loc: The Constitution: Counter Revolution or National Salvation
Using primary texts and prior study of Colonial America and the Revolution, students examine "what type of government would best represent the ideals of the American Revolution." Worksheets, discussions, and role-playing within this...
Library of Congress
Loc: Thomas Jefferson's Library: The Case for a National Library
Students examine a letter written by Thomas Jefferson and identify techniques he used to persuade Congress to purchase his personal library. Students consider a selection of Jefferson's books and then write their own persuasive letters...
Library of Congress
Loc: The u.s. Constitution: Governing of the u.s.
This unit includes four lessons using primary sources to examine continuity and change in the governing of the United States. Lessons one and two are focused on a study of the Constitution and Bill of Rights and provide access to primary...
University of Chicago
The Founders' Constitution: Constitutional Convention: Introduction
A lengthy and detailed article on the issues and events of the Constitutional Conventions in their attempt to amend and then replace the Articles of Confederation.
US Senate
U.s. Senate Special Committee on Aging
Use this resource to learn more about the Special Committee on Aging. This committee is facing many challenges including, Medicare, prescription drugs, Social Security, the Older Americans Act, and long-term care.
SMART Technologies
Smart: Branches of the Us Government
This interactive lesson can be used to introduce or to review the three branches of the United States government: legislative, executive, and judicial.
US Census Bureau
U.s. Census Bureau: Factfinder for the Nation [Pdf]
The U.S. Census Bureau offers detailed information on the history of census taking in the U.S., what questions are asked, how data is gathered, and how it is used.