Instructional Video
Library of Congress

Loc: congress.gov: The Legislative Process

9th - 10th Standards
A collection of short videos that explain the different stages of the legislative process, including the introduction and referral of bills, debate by a committee, placement on a calendar for discussion about whether it will be sent to...
Instructional Video
Other

Congress.gov: The Legislative Process

9th - 10th Standards
The process of a bill becoming a law is rarely predictable and can vary from bill to bill. For a general overview of this process, watch the following video which explains the path most bills take to become laws. [5:10]
Audio
Backstory Radio

Back Story Radio: Stuck: A History of Gridlock

9th - 10th Standards
BackStory episode examines the topic of legislative standoffs in Congress by looking at the history of Congressional gridlock and evaluating the outcome. Audio and transcript are provided.
Instructional Video
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Founding Principles: Lawmaking

9th - 10th Standards
Learn about the details of lawmaking- how it works and how it sometimes doesn't work. Students watch video, examine the lawmaking process and pay special attention to recent Congressional filibusters. [12:56]
Audio
Center For Civic Education

60 Second Civics: How Congress Functions: Pt. 15: Resolutions

9th - 10th Standards
Resolutions in Congress can be simple or joint. They can be proposals for laws, for constitutional amendments, or for other matters.