Government 101

Been awhile since you studied U.S. Government in school?  We've put together some helpful information to help you brush up on how government works and how you can be an effective citizen.  Want to know what's going on in Washington?  Check out the government information below.  Also be sure to take a minute to enjoy our games.

The Executive Branch

• President Obama's Cabinet & Executive Appointments

The Legislative Process

• 111th Congress Legislative Calendar
• How a Bill Becomes a Law
• Helpful Legislative Definitions
• Tips on Writing to Your Elected Officials
• Tips on Meeting with Your Elected Officials
• Tips on Writing Letters to the Editor and Op-Eds
• Congressional Schedule
• Daily Digest
• Political News Links

Who Represents Me?

• Who are my legislators?
• Leadership in the 111th Congress
• Meet the 111th Congress
• Forms of Address for Government Officials

Congressional Committees

• Congressional Committees
• 111th Congress Senate Committee Chairs & Ranking Members
• 111th Congress House Committee Chairs & Ranking Members

Helpful Links

• 2010 U.S. Census
• 2010 Congressional Reapportionment
• Helpful Government Links

Political Games

• Do you know your states? Play The Capital Game
• Do you know your Presidents? Play Name That President
• Do you watch C-SPAN?  Play Who Am I