Historical and contemporary information
about Congress
as an institution, the lawmaking process, the nature of
leadership in Congress, and the characteristics and
duties of Congress members. This section includes
several related essays by scholars.
Congress: The
Context
Online resources range from a map of Capitol Hill to the U.S.
Constitution. Experts’ essays deal with the importance
of representative government and why it is important to vote,
among other topics.
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Congress: The
Institution
Online resources include a congressional timeline; several
explanations of how laws are made; and information about congressional
pay, workload, rules, and staff positions. Experts’ essays
deal with the importance of civility in deliberations and how
Congress members make decisions.
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Congress: Lawmaking
Online resources emphasize historical materials about the
Civil Rights Acts of 1964, the Voting Rights Act of 1965, and
the U.S. Constitution.
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Congress: Leaders
This section describes leadership positions in the House and
Senate and lists current and former congressional leaders.
Several samples of their comments about the job of leading
Congress are also posted.
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Congress: Members
In addition to historical information about Everett Dirksen,
this section includes a demographic profile of Congress and
a description of what Congress members do. An expert also shows
how to communicate effectively with your representatives.
Resources
Expert Views
Congressional
Research Service Reports on Congress and Its Procedures
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