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US Senate
Us Senate: Majority and Minority Leaders and Party Whip
From the U.S. Senate itself, find an explanation of the roles of majority and minority leaders and whips. Also find a complete list of majority and minority leaders dating from 1919 to the present.
US Senate
The United States Senate
The official site of the United States Senate. Offers many resources for study of current and historical legislation. Also provides forms to contact your senator.
US Senate
United States Senate
The home page for the United States Senate with links to webcasts, schedules, hearings, legislation, and lots more.
Constitutional Rights Foundation
Constitutional Rights Foundation: The Major Debates at the Constitutional Convention
Activity on the orgins of the U.S. Constitution and the debates surrounding it. Includes questions for discussion and small group learning activity in which students evaluate the fairness of state representation within the structure of...
US Senate
U.s. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
The responsibilities of the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources oversees important legislation in Congress and has distinguished itself as among the most nonpartisan in the Senate.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: The Senator North by Gertrude Franklin Horn Atherton
The full text of the novel The Senator North by Gertrude Franklin Horn Atherton. Register for a free account to unlock annotation tools, printing, and more.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: The Senator's Last Trade by John Fox Jr.
The full text of the short story The Senator's Last Trade by John Fox Jr. Register for a free account to unlock annotation tools, printing, and more.
US Senate
Us Senate Committee: Environment and Public Works
The U.S. Senate Committee on the Environment and Public Works website provides a summary and description of its responsibilities.
Other
Government of Canada: Senate of Canada Educational Videos
The Senate of Canada offers educational videos in video formats for persons who are deaf or are hard of hearing -- American Sign Language (ASL) and Quebec Sign Language (LSQ)'. Nine video clips provide an overview of the Senate, its role...
Brigham Young University
World War I Document Archive: Senator Norris Opposes u.s. Entry Into the War
The Progressive Republican from Nebraska, Senator George William Norris (1861-1944) was among the handful of eminent politicians of the day to oppose US entry into the Great War. In this speech to the Senate, he made his reasons clear....
American Rhetoric
American Rhetoric: John Kerry: Statement at Senate Foreign Relations Committee1
This is a video and transcript of John Kerry's testimony to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on the topic of the horrors committed by American soldiers in Vietnam and the resulting anger and suffering their participation in the war...
Library of Congress
Loc: Biographical Directory of the u.s. Congress: Congress: Robert S. Kerr
Learn about the senate and military career of Robert S. Kerr of Oklahoma.
US Senate
United States Senate: Constitution of the United States
The complete text of the Constitution can be read here. Each section is accompanied by an explanation of what it means in lay language.
Other
The Dirksen Congressional Center
An effective site that provides non-partisan information concerning Congress and its leaders. The website includes CongressLink, up-to-date information on the US Congress; Congress for Kids, an excellent resource for younger students on...
PBS
Pbs News Hour: The Samuel Alito Nomination
Read about the Senate hearings on the nomination by President George W. Bush of Samuel Alito in January, 2006. You can find out why the hearings and the nomination were so contentious.
US National Archives
Nara: Teaching With Documents: The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo (Activity)
The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) provides a lesson, focusing on the treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, that relates to the power granted to the President and the Senate to make and approve treaties with foreign nations...
Other
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum: The Watergate Files
Detailed story of the political crimes collectively known as Watergate, as told by the Ford Library. Includes coverage of the trials, the Senate hearings, the tapes, and the people involved.
University of California
The History Project: Fdr and Courtpacking
On November 3, 1936, President Roosevelt was swept back into office by what was, at the time, the largest landslide victory, of the twentieth century. Roosevelt carried all but two states and won 523 electoral votes to Landon's 8. Such...
American Rhetoric
American Rhetoric: Anita Hill: Senate Judiciary Testimony on Clarence Thomas
This is the text, audio, and video [1:44] of Anita Hill's testimony on Clarence Thomas in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee on October 11, 1991.
US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: The Senate
Information about the qualifications and duties of the United States Senate.
Other
Dirksen Center: The Ten Most Important Things to Know About the u.s.
Website offers pertinent and comprehensive information about the U.S. Senate. Interactive site with links to related resource material.
Forum Romanum
Outlines of Roman History: Augustus and the Roman World
William Morey, in his 1901 textbook, explains Augustus' administration of the three parts of the Roman Empire, Rome, Italy, and the provinces.
Forum Romanum
Outlines of Roman History: Struggle Against the Kingship
The Romans cast off their Etruscan kings and create a new Republic, incorporating many of the governmental ideas from the Etruscans into their new government.
Forum Romanum
Outlines of Roman History: The Social War and the Rise of Sulla
Read this passage from William Morey's 1901 textbook to learn about the social war and Sulla's part in it.