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.
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...
Cato Institute
Cato Institute: Congress, the Courts, and the Constitution [Pdf]
An analysis of the conflicting views on the fundamental role of the government of the United States, specifically on the relationship between the different branches of the federal government, and what the Cato Institute regards as their...
Other
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.
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 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...
Digital History
Digital History: September 11, 2001
This site has a comprehensive overview of the September 11, 2001 attacks on the U.S., including information on Osama bin Laden's background, the formation of Al Qaeda, the attacks themselves, the US response, civil liberties and national...
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...
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.
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...
Library of Congress
Loc: Policies and Problems of the Confederation Government
This teacher resource includes imagesand historical documents, alllowing readers to trace the creation of our government from the Continental Congress through the Articles of Confederation. An overview helps to clarify the policies and...
Library of Congress
Loc: Biographical Directory of the u.s. Congress: John Henninger Reagan (1818 1905)
A biography of John Henninger Reagan that focuses on his professional and political life.
Library of Congress
Loc: Portraits of the Presidents & First Ladies
A collection from the Library of Congress of formal and informal portraits of the US presidents and their first ladies.
Library of Congress
Loc: Creating the United States
This resource examines the creativity and inspiration that went into the creation and writing of the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution, and the Bill of Rights.
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 Senate
Us Senate Select Committee on Ethics
This is the official website for the US Senate Select Committee on Ethics.
US Senate
Us Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry
This is the official homepage of the US Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry. Provides an overview of the committee and its work.
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.