This indicator was developed to encourage inquiry into how state and local governments are organized and how they function under the American constitutional government. This indicator encourages further inquiry into how federalism provides for several...

Grade(s): 12

Subject(s): Social Studies

Year: 2019

James Otis Lecture 2020 (Full Program)

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The 2020 James Otis Lecture will feature Richard Gergel, United States district judge, providing an informative presentation about his book “Unexampled Courage,” which details the impact of the...
Key Congressional Leaders | Facts of Congress

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The Speaker of the House is the leader of the House of Representatives. Their job is to set which bills will be voted on and to maintain order Both the House and the Senate have a majority and minor...
Federalism | Facts of Congress

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The U.S. Government is made up of local, state and federal government. Local government handle local issues like police, water, and building permits. State government handles issues like education...
House of Representatives | Facts of Congress

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Learn about the House of Representatives. States elect representatives based on the population. Larger states like California have more representatives than a smaller state like Vermont...
Three Branches of Government | Facts of Congress

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Learn about the three branches of government. The president is the executive branch. The president makes important decisions on issues like the environment or healthcare, and is the Commander-in-Chief...
Why Congress Matters | Facts of Congress

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Over 200 year ago when the founders were defining the three branches, they spent most of their time defining Congress. They believed without a Congress, freedom would be hard to maintain. If the...
How Congress Affects You | Facts of Congress

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Congress is responsible for clean environments, safe roads and even equality at college, jobs etc. Dig into learn ways Congress does affect you now even while you're young.
Senate | Facts of Congress

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Learn about the Senate, one of the bodies that make up the U.S. Congress. There are 100 senators, two from each state. Senators can serve six-year terms. Some of their duties include approving or...
Amendments | Facts of Congress

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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...