Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: How Congress Functions: Pt. 24: How Legislation Is Initiated
Describes the reasons that a member of Congress initiates a new piece of legislation, things that need to be considered in proposing it, and resources available to them for a thorough analysis.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: How Congress Functions: Pt. 26: Civic Engagement
Consitutents have many ways of influencing politicians and letting them know what their priorities are, for example, through petitions, blogs, and letters.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: How Congress Functions: Pt. 30: Impeachment Power of Congress
Congress uses its investigative powers when determining whether someone should be impeached. The process is explained here.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: How Congress Functions: Pt. 31: Using the Impeachment Power
The power to impeach a high-ranking government official or the president is not often invoked. The process begins in the House of Representatives, and after a vote to proceed, the Senate conducts the trial.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics:how Congress Functions: Pt.32:impeachment and Maladministration
Maladministration is a term that was discussed in 1787 as a reason for initiating impeachment proceedings against a president. It is still contemplated today.