This PDF is the last in the series called Congress Creates the Bill of Rights. Imagine you are in Congress in 1789 and have to vote on these proposed amendments. Which way would you vote? This source provides background on each amendment...

Interactive game that takes the student through the law-making process. Pick a member of Congress and an issue, then see what is necessary to get the bill passed and made into law.

Ths is the second PDF is in the series Congress Creates the Bill of Rights. This part focuses on the debate between the Federalists and Anti-Federalists on questions surrounding passage of the Bill of Rights. Short biographies, pictures,...

Students will draw conclusions regarding actions taken by Congress when passing the Voting Rights Act of 1965. They will weigh the balance of power between the federal and state governments when protecting the right to vote. Materials...

This is the first PDF in a four-part series on the Bill of Rights. This part focuses on the history and chronology of the passage of the Bill of Rights. Vivid pictures, primary source documents, and a timeline are provided. [PDF]

The veto process is an integral part of our checks and balances. Introduce the power of the presidential veto and override to a class using an example from President Nixon's administration. Materials include the Constitution, worksheets,...

A good look at the way the Equal Rights Amendment moved through Congress. Find images of the discharge petition and joint resolution

Students will analyze historical records of the House and Senate to understand the sequence of steps in the legislative process. The students will work collaboratively to study documents and identify the step in the process that each...

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.

This site designed for students, clearly describes congressional powers and provides excellent accompanying links.

Women championed many pivotal pieces of legislation in the early 1900's. They pushed for prohibition, payment of a bonus for WWI veterans, federal money for prenatal, maternal, and infant care, and many more progressive issues. The...

The fourth generation of Congresswomen brought national attention to women's issues which helped them pass laws in the areas of health, education, and concerns in the workplace. Women held positions on key committees and had the backing...

From the Library of Congress, this resource documents the course of post-Civil War, post-slavery life for black Americans. Topics include education, constitutional amendments, voting rights and the many challenges African Americans faced...

Article provides an overview and interesting facts about the United States Congress, the legislative branch of the federal government.

Presents a summary and the full text of Artice I of the US Constitution. Article 1 primarily deals with Congress explaining who may become a representative, and who may become a senator, all of the powers that Congress and the individual...

Learn about the President's power to veto a bill, and understand how Congress responds when this happens.

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...

Explores how the House of Representatives was formed, how membership is decided, qualifications, and its special jobs.

This is the offiical website of the U.S. Congress's Ways and Means Committee, which oversees the funding of the U.S. government.

Descriptions of the separate powers and functions of the three branches of the federal government. Site explains how the powers of one branch check and balance those of another.

Exhaustive resource of legislation related to September 11th. Legislation is categorized, with its title. By clicking the link, you can go to a page with a summary, you can read the legislation in its entirety, etc.

See Anthony's 1874 petition to Congress in complaint against her arrest and fine for having voted in an 1872 election. From the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA).

Full text of the speech given by President Johnson after the assassination of John F. Kennedy. In his speech, he pledges to pursue Kennedy's legislative goals.

This site from the Library of Congress provides the homepage of the United States Copyright Office. The information provided on this page is very helpful on the subject with many links to frequently asked questions, as well as laws and...