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Page by Page: Constitution of the u.s. Article One
Article One of the Constitution of the United States of America presented by Page by Page Books.com
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Stennis Center for Public Service
For students with an interest in Public Service, this provides program information. There are links to other government sites and a biography on Senator John C. Stennis.
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 Senate
Us Senate: Majority and Minority Leaders and Party Whip
From the U.S. Senate itself, find an explanation of the roles of majority and minority leaders and whips. Also find a complete list of majority and minority leaders dating from 1919 to the present.
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Project Vote Smart: How a Bill Becomes a Law
Project Vote Smart provides a detailed guide to the process of making a bill become a law. Content also includes links for more explanation on certain topics.
CNN
Cnn: Bush's State of the Union Speech 2006
Provided is the complete text of President Bush's State of the Union address given on January 31st, 2006.
US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: The House of Representatives
This great site offers information about qualifications and duties of the United States House of Representatives.
US Senate
Explore the Senate's Past
Covers the workings of the Senate and how it evolved, and includes exhibits of historical photos and paintings. The Oral History section has interviews with people who worked in the Senate, where they discuss their careers and the...
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.
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...
Other
Fas: Proposals to Enhance Congressional Oversight
This site is provided for by the Federation of American Scientists. After the Clinton Administration's experiences with Bosnia and Somalia, Congress sought to increase its legislative powers in military involvements and peacekeeping. The...
Other
What Political Capital? Some Question Whether President Is a Lame Duck
This article describes the loss of power and influence of President George W. Bush in setting political agenda as his approval rating drops and Democrats now control Congress.
Library of Congress
Loc: The Great Depression and the 1990s
Students frequently echo sentiments such as, "The government is too big," or "The government should make welfare mothers pay for their own needs." It seems that many citizens, high schoolers included, have begun to believe in reduced...
US House of Representatives
Office of the Clerk: Member Committees
Committees in Congress investigate, debate and report on legislation. There are five types of committees. The following reference gives a short description of each type of committee.
US House of Representatives
Office of the Clerk: Lesson Plan "A Bill Becomes a Law"
This lesson introduces learners to the legislative process and current bills before the House of Representatives. Discussion questions, critical thinking questions, and learning activities are provided. [PDF]
Library of Congress
Loc: Sea Changes in a Community
A lesson plan dealing with the fishing industry in New England and native and immigrant fishermen, and government legislation.
University of California
Bancroft Library: Anti Chinese Movement and Chinese Exclusion
Describes the discrimination, racism, and exclusion that the Chinese experienced from their arrival in the United States during the Gold Rush. Anti-Chinese legislation was also a factor in their experience. Links to primary resources at...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Pollution Politics
Students learn how a bill becomes law in the U.S. Congress and research legislation related to global warming.
Library of Congress
Loc: American Women: Civil Rights Act of 1964
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was not focused just on racial civil rights, but also gender equity. This site from the Library of Congress deals with how women could use the legislation in lawsuits charging discrimination.
Library of Congress
Loc: Prints and Photographs Reading Room the Dry Years
Here are selected photographs from the Library of Congress depicting the silly and serious aspects of Prohibition. Find a picture of the largest still in the world and a dog trained to sniff out "spirits."
Constitutional Rights Foundation
Constitutional Rights Foundation: Mc Culloch v. Maryland (1819): John Marshall and the Bank Case [Pdf]
Lesson on Supreme Court Landmark case in which learners analyze the constitutional argument and significance of McCulloch v. Maryland and further analyze and interpret implied constitutional powers of Congress through writing, discussion...
US Senate
U.s. Senate: Committee on Rules and Administration
This website is dedicated to the U.S. Senate Committee on Rules and Administration. The purpose of this committee is to oversee the legislative body and make sure they are operating fairly. Don't miss out on this comprehensive site.
Library of Congress
Loc: African American History Month
The Research Department of the LOC provides the history of the founding of African American History Month. Documents from the Legislative and Executive Branches are hyperlinked.