Do you know who represents you in the federal, state and local government? Do you know how to get in touch with them? This web quest will guide you through a number of web resources that will give you information about your...

Find out the similarities and differences between the governments of the English colonies in this detailed account of early colonial government from the 1904 text written by Henry William Elson, History of the United States of America.

This site provides a complete listing of the author's poems, with links that provide the entire texts. Includes a short biography.

Representative Tom Davis is the Chairman of the House Committee on Government Reform. The House Committee on Government Reform oversees civil servants, federal contractor and governmental operations and investigations. This website...

The Great Compromise, which resulted in the formation of two houses in the legislature of the United States government - the Senate and the House of Representatives - is explained in kid-friendly terms. Suggestions for research projects,...

This Wikipedia page provides a map of Ohio's congressional districts, portraits of all of Ohio's members of the U.S. House of Representatives. Links under each portrait take the user to biographies and to information about the individual...

This biography of James A. Garfield covers his participation in the Civil War, terms in the House of Representatives, and tumultous time in the presidency, serving only four months before he was shot by a would-be assassin.

The Joint Economic Committee, composed of memebers from both the United States Senate and the House of Representatives, reviews economic conditions and recommends improvements in economic policy. The content of the website includes...

This article details Susan B. Anthony's speech to the Judiciary Committee of the House of Representatives on March 8, 1884 about women's right to vote. Includes a portrait of the activist and quotes from her speech.

See a concise summary of the events in the presidency of John Quincy Adams, beginning with his selection by the House of Representatives.

This encyclopedia article gives a brief biography of John Conyers, member of the House of Representatives from Michigan.

An excellent informative biography on Abraham Baldwin who was a delegate to the Constitutional Convention, founder of the University of Georgia, a member of the Georgia State Legislature and U.S. House of Representatives, and a U.S....

This year's federal elections will involve electing a president, all members of the House of Representatives, and one-third of the Senate. Barring some international crisis, economic issues appear likely to dominate the debates. In past...

Do you know how many representatives your state has in the U.S. House of Representatives? Do you know how that number is determined or if it's ever changed? You're about to find out.

Read the text of the Dyer Anti-Lynching Bill as it was presented to the House of Representatives in 1922. Its passage was thwarted by a filibuster in the Senate.

May, 2006, coverage of a Chicago rally to protest legislation proposed in the House of Representatives that would strengthen border protection as the U.S. tries to halt illegal immigration. Video and photo slideshow of the protest...

Experience the life and responsibilities of the Republican House Majority Leader.

A general explanation of the Joint Committee on Taxation is contained on this website. The members of the committee are listed by name and state. The site aslo describes the responsibilities of this committee.

An excellent and thorough website that explores the Election 2000. Includes information on the presidential race and election, as well as the races and elections for Congress and state governors. Also includes extensive coverage of the...

In the Senate and House women, not just women, but women with different cultural backgrounds, won seats in the 2016 election. Find out more about the historical winners of the day.

Find out what a law is and who makes them. Learn the step by step process of how laws are made on the national level.

[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about Nancy Pelosi, the first female Speaker of the House. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.

This is the official homepage of the US Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry. Provides an overview of the committee and its work.

Provides brief historical facts on the U.S. Capitol, home of Congress in Washington, DC.