This series of 30 animated, short programs are fast-paced and rich in content to interest students about facts, history and operations of our Congress. The programs address citizenship and participation. (From our Streamline collection)
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Amendments are important part of what happens in Congress. A member proposes a bill that gets sent to a committee for viewing. They can vote to add amendments to the bill. Amendments can change the...
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Learn how to analyze facts and opinions to make better informed decisions.
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No branch of government should dominate the other. Congress passes laws, but the President must approve. The President nominates judges, but Congress approves. The Supreme Court can declare laws...
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The United States depends on citizen participation. If you don't participate and discuss what you want, you will not see the results you desire. To participate, you can write to your representative...
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Congress deals with many difficult issues which can cause disagreements. Civility is very important to keep the government going. This means lawmakers should respect one another even if they don't...
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Before there was a United States Government, there were 13 colonies under British rule. These colonies declared their independence from British rule on July 4, 1776. After seven years of the American...
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Learn how House and Senate committees are formed to discuss and vote on proposed bills.
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Students will learn various ways to reach out to their Senator or House of Representative.
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While they are some bad apples occasionally, Congress members are good-hearted people and they spend a lot of time trying to pass good laws and fund worthy projects.
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The Congress uses deliberation when passing laws. They take a lot of time to examine all issues before approving laws.