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| U.S. Government: Legislative Branch |
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Description:
| Learn all about the U.S. Congress and how it operates. Other topics include how laws are made, how to write a bill, and how to contact your elected official. Includes interactive virtual tour of the U.S. Capitol. |
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Grade Level:
| 4 |
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Resource Links:
| Ben's Guide
Learn about how laws are made and how the different branches of government operate. Click on "Election Process" to learn more about senators and representatives.
Glossary of Congressional Terms
View this page to become familiar with congressional lingo and terms.
Broadcast Coverage of the US Congress
View real-time video of the day-to-day operations in both the house and senate. Click on the text links under the heading "Today's Coverage."
How a Bill Becomes Law
This site provides a graphical representation of how a bill works its way through a bicameral legislature. It helps give a clearer picture of how the complicated process works.
Missouri Senator Kit Bond
This is the home page of Missouri Senator Kit Bond. The page includes pictures, his biography, and information on his work in the U.S. Senate.
Treasures of Congress
View exhibits displayed by the National Archive Rotunda in Washington, DC. Follow any of the links to find pictures and information on landmark congressional activities. Includes photos of primary documents.
House of Representative vs. Senate
Find out the difference between the House of Representatives and the Senate. Topics include differences in types of Committees, operations as well as Constitutional differences.
The U.S. Senate
This is the home page for the U.S. Senate. Learn about the Senate, its history, Senate activities, and U.S. Senators. You can also search for bills.
Letters to Your Elected Officials
Find tips on how to write your letters to elected officials so that you receive a response.
The U.S. House of Representatives
This is the home page for the U.S. House of Representatives. Learn about the House, House activities, and U.S. Representatives. Find Missouri's representatives by clicking on "Member Offices."
Write Your Representative
This page provides a quick and easy route for finding and contacting your representative. To send an e-mail, simply select your home state and zip code.
The U.S. House of Representative Educational Resources
This page details the day-to-day operations, the history, and important historical documents of the U.S. House of Representatives.
Pure Perks
Ever wonder how Congress employees are compensated? This page gives a list of everything elected representatives receive for doing their job.
Congress
Click on the links to learn more about Congress. Includes tables of the salaries through the years and a list of elected officials by state.
Congressional Leadership
This page explains the duties of different elected officials as well as lists the powers of congress.
Architect of the Capitol
Read about the U.S. Capitol. Topics include the building's architecture and the U.S. Botanical Garden. Includes photos and a map.
U.S. Capitol Virtual Tour
Take this interactive virtual tour of the U.S. Capitol and learn interesting facts about the building. A fun site to explore.
ClerkKids
This government site for kids has information about the House of Representatives. Click on "Fun and Games" and write your own bill. Also includes a map of Capitol Hill. You can e-mail your questions to the clerk.
eThemes Resource: U.S. Government: Executive Branch
In this eThemes Resource, learn all about the U.S. Congress and how it operates. Other topics include how laws are made, how to write a bill, and how to contact your elected official. Includes an interactive virtual tour of the U.S. Capitol.
eThemes Resource: U.S. Government: Judicial Branch
In this eThemes Resource, learn about the role of the Supreme Court and the judicial branch of government. Includes information on the justices, explanations of court proceedings, summaries of landmark cases, and a Webquest.
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Education Standards:
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MO Standards:
1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 1.9, 1.10, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 2, 3, 6
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