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Us House of Representatives: Congressman Lloyd Doggett

For Students Pre-K - 1st
The official site for Lloyd Doggett from the House of Representatives gives his biography and current activities.
Handout
US House of Representatives

History, Art, and Archives: Us House of Representatives: Carl Albert

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource profiles the political career of Speaker of the House of Representatives Carl Albert. Includes a bibliography of relevant print resources.
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...
Unit Plan
National Cable Satellite Corporation

C Span Classroom: The Role of the Speaker of the House of Representatives

For Students 9th - 10th
This video [5:24] and learning module provide information about how Author Matthew Green discusses the role and history of the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
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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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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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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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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...
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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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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Texas House of Representatives

Texas House of Representatives: Kids' House (Grds. 1 3)

For Students Pre-K - 1st
The Texas Legislature has created a poster about Texas state government designed to capture the interest of young learners. Students can find out about the people, processes, and places of state government in Texas.
Unit Plan
Texas House of Representatives

Texas House of Representatives: Kids' House (Grds. 4 6)

For Students 3rd - 5th
The Texas Legislature has created an excellent poster about state government designed to capture the interest of young learners. Students can find out about the people, processes, and places of state government in Texas.
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Committee on Rules u.s. House of Representatives

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource describes the Committee on Rules as an arm of the leadership of both parties, the committee is at the center of both political and legislative battles. The role of this committee has changed over time.
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The Dirksen Congressional Center

Congress for Kids: The Legislative Branch: House of Representatives

For Students 3rd - 6th Standards
Read a brief synopsis of the House of Representatives in the Legislative Branch, and then complete the short quiz to check for understanding.
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Committee on Resources u.s. House of Representatives

For Students 9th - 10th
Homepage of the Committee on Resources for the U.S. House of Representatives gives a detailed look at the daily workings of this committee.
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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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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.
Unit Plan
Texas House of Representatives

Texas House of Representatives: Kids' House (Grds. 7 8)

For Students 6th - 8th
The Texas Legislature has created an excellent poster about state government designed to capture the interest of junior high students. Students can find out about the people, processes, and places of state government in Texas.
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Committee on Ways and Means Us House of Representatives

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the offiical website of the U.S. Congress's Ways and Means Committee, which oversees the funding of the U.S. government.
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US House of Representatives

History, Art, and Archives: Us House of Representatives: Mapping Congress

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
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...
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U.s. House of Representatives: Appropriations Committee

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is a listing of the Committees and Subcommittees on Appropriations from the House of Representatives 108th Congress.
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US Senate

Committee on the Judiciary

For Students 9th - 10th
The Committee on the Judiciary has been called the lawyer for the House of Representatives because of its jurisdiction over matters relating to the administration of justice in Federal courts, administrative bodies, and law enforcement...
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Other

The House Committee on Energy and Commerce

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this site to find out about the oldest standing committee in the House of Representatives. "For 206 years, the Committee on Energy and Commerce, the oldest legislative standing committee in the U.S. House of Representatives, has...
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Britain in the New World: The House of Burgesses

For Students 5th - 8th
The Virginia House of Burgesses was the first elected legislature in the New World. Find out why the governmental conditions in England led to this representative government and how it was so different from the governing of colonies in...