Who is My Representative in Congress
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How do you contact your Congress Rep?
In this day and age with all the political and financial turmoil, it's important to know who your representative is in both the House and the Senate. Do you know who your rep is? Would you like to write to him or her and tell him or her how you feel?
Here is your opportunity. The Bailout Bill failure a few years back was partially caused by the people who voiced their opinions to their Congressman or woman. Some members of Congress had a change of heart. Since that year was a political election year, some of them backed out of their original decision to vote yes to the president's bill. Our voices do make a difference. The power of the people can not be taken lightly.
Here is your opportunity. The Bailout Bill failure a few years back was partially caused by the people who voiced their opinions to their Congressman or woman. Some members of Congress had a change of heart. Since that year was a political election year, some of them backed out of their original decision to vote yes to the president's bill. Our voices do make a difference. The power of the people can not be taken lightly.
Congress Connection
- Taking a trip to Washington, D.C. -Visit the Senate
- How to contact the President of the United States
- Remember The Bailout Bill - Did it solve our money problems?
- I'm Just a Bill from School House Rock
- I'm Just a Bill from School House Rock
- CNN Live Feed on our political leaders.
- Contact Congress, the President or your local government.
- Kids In the House - Excellent website for any age.
- The House and Senate Explained: The People's Guide to Congress
- The US government and the political system.
- Congress -what goes on in there?
- Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader?
- How much do you know about the people who are making decisions for us?
- Our Congress
- Diversity in Congress
- How Congress Works and Why You Should Care
- Congress for Kids of all ages
- The Election Collection on DVD
- Get educated and stay informed.
- Three Ring Government
- Three Ring Government
- My Representative is there for me...
Taking a trip to Washington, D.C. -Visit the Senate
Visit the U.S. Senate Online Visitors Center
The United States Capitol is one of the most recognizable symbols of Democracy in the world. Serving as both a legislative office building and a monument, the Capitol draws in thousands of tourists each year. This online Visitors Center is designed to provide you with the latest information to help you plan your trip to the Capitol, the Senate, and to the Washington, D.C. area.
The general visiting hours of the Senate and Capitol are:
Monday through Saturday
9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Visitation guidelines will change due to security concerns as well as Capitol Visitor Center construction progress. We encourage you to call the Capitol Guide Service Recorded Information Line at 202-225-6827 for the latest tour information and to hear a list of items prohibited in the Capitol (PDF list) before your visit. The Information Line is updated as frequently as necessary.
Watching the Senate in Session
Visitors can watch Senate proceedings from the gallery whenever the Senate is in session. For information on entrance to the gallery, see Visiting the Capitol Galleries. The essay The Senate in Session is a good introduction to Senate floor proceedings.
The general visiting hours of the Senate and Capitol are:
Monday through Saturday
9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Visitation guidelines will change due to security concerns as well as Capitol Visitor Center construction progress. We encourage you to call the Capitol Guide Service Recorded Information Line at 202-225-6827 for the latest tour information and to hear a list of items prohibited in the Capitol (PDF list) before your visit. The Information Line is updated as frequently as necessary.
Watching the Senate in Session
Visitors can watch Senate proceedings from the gallery whenever the Senate is in session. For information on entrance to the gallery, see Visiting the Capitol Galleries. The essay The Senate in Session is a good introduction to Senate floor proceedings.
- U.S. Senate: Visitors Center Home
- Visitor's Center Home Page
How to contact the President of the United States
Your children can contact the President together as a classroom.
Contacting the PresidentBelow is important information if you want to write President Obama:
His address is:
President Barack Obama
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC 20500
The Presidential Student Correspondence Fax Number is 202-456-7705.
Teachers:
Kindly send all classroom and group letters in one envelope. A cover letter providing the teacher's name, the grade of the students and the complete mailing address of the school would be appreciated and would help to expedite a response.
Remember The Bailout Bill - Did it solve our money problems?
I'm Just a Bill from School House Rock
I'm just a billYes I'm only a bill,
And I got as far as Capitol Hill.
Well, now I'm stuck in committee
And I'll sit here and wait
While a few key Congressmen discuss and debate
Whether they should let me be a law.
How I hope and pray that they will,
But today I am still just a bill.
I'm Just a Bill from School House Rock
How a Bill Becomes a Law
CNN Live Feed on our political leaders.
Contact Congress, the President or your local government.
What is Congress?
The Congress of the United States is one of the legislative branches of the United States government. Congress is composed of two chambers with equal powers: the 100-member Senate and the 435-member House of Representatives. The primary duty of Congress is to write, debate, and pass bills (proposed laws), which are then passed on to the president for approval. Once the president approves the legislation, the executive branch enforces the new laws and the judicial branch interprets them. Other congressional duties include investigating pressing national issues, supervising the executive and judicial branches, and shaping U.S. foreign policy.
To find out more click on this link.
To find out more click on this link.
- Congress.org Home
- E-mail, call or write the President, Congress or state and local government based on your ZIP code. Find groups' Take Action alerts or create your own.
Kids In the House - Excellent website for any age.
Website for Kids (and their parents) who want to know more about Congress.
There are many interesting facts and stories about the United States Congress. Become a House trivia expert by completing the Capitol Trivia survey.
Activity Objective: To discover the fascinating history of the United States Congress.
What do you know about the Capitol's many fabulous artifacts? How many questions about United States Representatives can you answer correctly?
Directions -Click on the link below:
1. Read each question or statement.
2. Select the correct answer from the list of choices given.
3. Correct answers, along with your score, will be given at the end of the survey.
4. There are five questions in all. Good luck!
On the website alos click ont he bottom for:
Puzzler · Seek-A-Word · Color It!
Tic Tac Toe · Capitol Trivia · Build-A-Bill
Activity Objective: To discover the fascinating history of the United States Congress.
What do you know about the Capitol's many fabulous artifacts? How many questions about United States Representatives can you answer correctly?
Directions -Click on the link below:
1. Read each question or statement.
2. Select the correct answer from the list of choices given.
3. Correct answers, along with your score, will be given at the end of the survey.
4. There are five questions in all. Good luck!
On the website alos click ont he bottom for:
Puzzler · Seek-A-Word · Color It!
Tic Tac Toe · Capitol Trivia · Build-A-Bill
- Kids in the House - Fun and Games
- Educational site for kids, parents and teachers. Learn about Congress and lawmaking, download lesson plans and play games.
The House and Senate Explained: The People's Guide to Congress
Great Book for Teens
Read the Review
From School Library Journal
YA. The perfect book for teens agonizing through Civics or American Government classes and finding the workings of Congress completely incomprehensible. Greenberg simplifies, explains, and presents the legislative branch in ways that bring clarity to confusion. She begins with the basics?how both the House and Senate are physically organized. Two diagrams for each explain and show the positions of the "mace," the "hopper," and other accouterments of government. Seventeen "players," or named positions, in the House and 13 in the Senate are described as well. A chapter entitled "The Script" gives alphabetically listed terms used in legislation. A typical congressional day is outlined and a pithy explanation of the steps from a bill to law is offered. An excellent reference source, the book includes a full index and sections on written and Internet accesses to the government. Carol DeAngelo, formerly at Fairfax County Public Library, VA
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.
From School Library Journal
YA. The perfect book for teens agonizing through Civics or American Government classes and finding the workings of Congress completely incomprehensible. Greenberg simplifies, explains, and presents the legislative branch in ways that bring clarity to confusion. She begins with the basics?how both the House and Senate are physically organized. Two diagrams for each explain and show the positions of the "mace," the "hopper," and other accouterments of government. Seventeen "players," or named positions, in the House and 13 in the Senate are described as well. A chapter entitled "The Script" gives alphabetically listed terms used in legislation. A typical congressional day is outlined and a pithy explanation of the steps from a bill to law is offered. An excellent reference source, the book includes a full index and sections on written and Internet accesses to the government. Carol DeAngelo, formerly at Fairfax County Public Library, VA
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.
The House and Senate Explained: The People's Guide to Congress
Amazon Price: $1.98 (as of 06/02/2012)
Explains the traditions surrounding Congressional protocol, how the chambers are laid out, what goes on on a daily and weekly basis, and how a bill becomes law or gets rejected, and includes a chapter on accessing political information on the Internet.
Congress -what goes on in there?
Spotlight on "Congress for Dummies"
Product Description
Congress For Dummies helps you sort out what Congress does on a daily basis and what it all means to you, the citizen. It shows you how to get organized, make your voice heard, and influence legislation that might affect you.
Full of helpful resources such as contact information for House and Senate offices, and smart, straightforward explanations of the legislative process, this book is everything you need to understand Congress and get involved in your government.
Whether you just want to know how government works, or you want to get involved to change your country, this simple guide covers all the ins and outs of Congress. It's a nonpartisan look at Congress that includes forewords by Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert and Senate Minority Leader Tom Daschle. Inside you'll find easy explanations and helpful tips on how to:
Get involved in the democratic process
Influence legislation that's important to you
Understa nd Congress and the media
Contact your senators and representatives
Check out Congress in action, in person
Deal with congressional staff
Expert author David Silverberg - Managing Editor and a columnist at the Washington weekly The Hill - takes the mystery out of getting something done in Congress, introducing you to the players and explaining everything from legislation and lobbying to caucuses and coalitions.
Written with the citizen advocate in mind, this helpful guide gives regular people the tools and knowledge they need to achieve their aims. Inside, you'll discover:
How the three branches of government work together
How to register your opinion with your elected officials
How the legislative process works - from idea to law
How debates, conferences, and vetoes work
How budgeting and appropriations work
How to get the most effect from your political contributions
How the lobbying process works
How to advocate for legislation
How to deal with congressional staffers
How to make use of congressional services
Getting something done in the messy confusion of democracy and bureaucracy is no easy task. Full of the kind of information and knowledge that Washington insiders take for granted, Congress For Dummies levels the playing field so that regular people - just like you - can make a difference, too.
Congress For Dummies helps you sort out what Congress does on a daily basis and what it all means to you, the citizen. It shows you how to get organized, make your voice heard, and influence legislation that might affect you.
Full of helpful resources such as contact information for House and Senate offices, and smart, straightforward explanations of the legislative process, this book is everything you need to understand Congress and get involved in your government.
Whether you just want to know how government works, or you want to get involved to change your country, this simple guide covers all the ins and outs of Congress. It's a nonpartisan look at Congress that includes forewords by Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert and Senate Minority Leader Tom Daschle. Inside you'll find easy explanations and helpful tips on how to:
Get involved in the democratic process
Influence legislation that's important to you
Understa nd Congress and the media
Contact your senators and representatives
Check out Congress in action, in person
Deal with congressional staff
Expert author David Silverberg - Managing Editor and a columnist at the Washington weekly The Hill - takes the mystery out of getting something done in Congress, introducing you to the players and explaining everything from legislation and lobbying to caucuses and coalitions.
Written with the citizen advocate in mind, this helpful guide gives regular people the tools and knowledge they need to achieve their aims. Inside, you'll discover:
How the three branches of government work together
How to register your opinion with your elected officials
How the legislative process works - from idea to law
How debates, conferences, and vetoes work
How budgeting and appropriations work
How to get the most effect from your political contributions
How the lobbying process works
How to advocate for legislation
How to deal with congressional staffers
How to make use of congressional services
Getting something done in the messy confusion of democracy and bureaucracy is no easy task. Full of the kind of information and knowledge that Washington insiders take for granted, Congress For Dummies levels the playing field so that regular people - just like you - can make a difference, too.
Congress For Dummies
Amazon Price: $5.94 (as of 06/02/2012)
Provides tips on dealing with congressional staff
Take charge of your cause and make government work for you!
Need a passport on short notice? Want to get a bill passed? Looking to contact your representative? This fun, friendly guide takes the mystery out of getting something done in Congress, introducing you to the players and explaining the processes - everything from legislation and lobbying to caucuses and coalitions.
The Dummies Way
Explanations in plain English
"Get in, get out" information
Icons and other navigational aids
Tear-out cheat sheet
Top ten lists
A dash of humor and fun
Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader?
How much do you know about the people who are making decisions for us?
Quiz - U.S. Senate Members of the 109th Congress
John Cornyn is the junior senator from Texas. Who is the senior senator?
Kay Bailey Hutchison
Pete Dominici
Anne Richards
Laura Bush
The answer to this Senate question and many others can be found at this fun website.
Kay Bailey Hutchison
Pete Dominici
Anne Richards
Laura Bush
The answer to this Senate question and many others can be found at this fun website.
- U.S. Senate Members of the 109th Congress - Other U.S. Politicians Quiz
- U.S. Senate Members of the 109th Congress, How much do you know about the people who are making decisions for us?
Our Congress
Composed of two chambers with equal powers:
the 100-member Senate and
the 435-member House of Representatives.
Diversity in Congress
Trivia Questions for you.
What was the first state to be simultaneously represented by two female senators?
Maine
Washington
Kansas
California
Click on the link to get the answer and to get more trivia on diversity in Congress.
Maine
Washington
Kansas
California
Click on the link to get the answer and to get more trivia on diversity in Congress.
- Diversity in Congress quiz -- free game
- Quiz Diversity in Congress in category
Other U.S. Politicians. Trivia questions on Diversity in Congress
How Congress Works and Why You Should Care
Book Reviewed:
From Publishers Weekly
Remember that "how a bill becomes law" charts in your high school civics class? It doesn't begin to describe the "messy" process that really operates in Congress, according to Hamilton, a former congressman from Indiana who was respected on both sides of the aisle. He offers a strong defense of the institution he served from 1965 to 1999.
This basic primer details the history of Congress, its importance and some of the critical actions it has taken-from the Tariff Act of 1790, which established duties on imported goods, to landmark laws of the 1960s, such as the Voting Rights Act and the bills that established Medicare and Medicaid. Hamilton also describes the "complicated and untidy" process by which Congress really works and why we "need more people who know how to practice the art of politics." Congress, he argues, acts "as the people's voice against unchecked power. it is the guarantor of liberty." The author is not uncritical of Congress, offering several suggestions as to how that body could improve itself. But here and elsewhere in the book, his suggestions and arguments fail to scratch much below the surface. It's hard to disagree with the statements that congressional discourse should be more civil and that citizens should be more active in politics, but Hamilton fails to address the causes of these and other problems. Still, in a cynical age, and a time of increasing presidential authority, it's encouraging to see a true, reasonable believer call for recognizing Congress as a necessary pillar of American democracy.
Parents should send this primer off with their kids to college.
Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
From Publishers Weekly
Remember that "how a bill becomes law" charts in your high school civics class? It doesn't begin to describe the "messy" process that really operates in Congress, according to Hamilton, a former congressman from Indiana who was respected on both sides of the aisle. He offers a strong defense of the institution he served from 1965 to 1999.
This basic primer details the history of Congress, its importance and some of the critical actions it has taken-from the Tariff Act of 1790, which established duties on imported goods, to landmark laws of the 1960s, such as the Voting Rights Act and the bills that established Medicare and Medicaid. Hamilton also describes the "complicated and untidy" process by which Congress really works and why we "need more people who know how to practice the art of politics." Congress, he argues, acts "as the people's voice against unchecked power. it is the guarantor of liberty." The author is not uncritical of Congress, offering several suggestions as to how that body could improve itself. But here and elsewhere in the book, his suggestions and arguments fail to scratch much below the surface. It's hard to disagree with the statements that congressional discourse should be more civil and that citizens should be more active in politics, but Hamilton fails to address the causes of these and other problems. Still, in a cynical age, and a time of increasing presidential authority, it's encouraging to see a true, reasonable believer call for recognizing Congress as a necessary pillar of American democracy.
Parents should send this primer off with their kids to college.
Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
How Congress Works and Why You Should Care
Amazon Price: $2.49 (as of 06/02/2012)
Paperback: 168 pages
Publisher: Indiana University Press (March 2004)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0253216958
ISBN-13: 978-0253216953
Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.6 inches
Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies
Congress for Kids of all ages
- Congress for Kids
- Learning about government doesn't have to be boring. Congress for Kids gives you access to interactive, fun-filled experiences designed to help you learn about the foundation of our federal government and how its actions affect you. Although designed for students in grades fourth through high school
The Election Collection on DVD
Straight from Saturday mornings.
This is a great tool for parents and/or teachers to teach a new generation of kids about the government process through cartoons and singing. Make learning fun and interesting.
Schoolhouse Rock: Election Collection
Amazon Price: $19.00 (as of 06/02/2012)
This new collection from the Schoolhouse Rock franchise includes 14 songs from the classic TV series focusing on the election process.
Among them are 'I'm Just A Bill', 'Shout Heard Round The World', 'I'm Going To Take Your Vote To College' and more...including the brand new song 'Presidential Minute'.
Also contains an interactive election tracking kit with stickers that lets kids follow the election process. Limited Edition!
Get educated and stay informed.
School House Rock on DVD - Simple, yet educational.
Schoolhouse Rock the timeless collection of animated songs that taught an entire generation that "Knowledge Is Power" is on DVD for the first time in this Ultimate Collector's Edition 2-disc set.
Now every day can feel like Saturday morning as you sing along with "I'm Just A Bill" "Three Is A Magic Number" "Interjections!" and the rest of your favorite tunes. Featuring a catchy new animated song by the original series' creators the 30th Anniversary Edition DVD rocks your house with every Schoolhouse Rock short ever created!
Disc 1: The Original 46 Animated Songs All-New Song "I'm Gonna Send Your Vote To College" Play-All Feature Shuffle-All Feature Rockin' Top 10 Jukebox
Disc 2: The Long-Lost Song "The Weather Show" Never-Before-Released On Video "Scooter Computer And Mr. Chips" 3-Song Set Behind-The-Scenes Footage Top 20 Countdown "Earn Your Diploma" Trivia Game Arrange-A-Song Puzzles 4 Music Videos By Contemporary Artists Emmy Awards Featurette Nike Commercial Of "Three Is A Magic Number" Audio Commentaries 5.1 DTS Of All-New Song "I'm Gonna Send Your Vote To College"
System Requirements:Running Time: 283 Min. Color. This feature is presented in "Standard" format. Copyright 2002 Buena Vista Home Video.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: CHILDREN/FAMILY Rating: UPC: 786936157826 Manufacturer No: 2304803
Now every day can feel like Saturday morning as you sing along with "I'm Just A Bill" "Three Is A Magic Number" "Interjections!" and the rest of your favorite tunes. Featuring a catchy new animated song by the original series' creators the 30th Anniversary Edition DVD rocks your house with every Schoolhouse Rock short ever created!
Disc 1: The Original 46 Animated Songs All-New Song "I'm Gonna Send Your Vote To College" Play-All Feature Shuffle-All Feature Rockin' Top 10 Jukebox
Disc 2: The Long-Lost Song "The Weather Show" Never-Before-Released On Video "Scooter Computer And Mr. Chips" 3-Song Set Behind-The-Scenes Footage Top 20 Countdown "Earn Your Diploma" Trivia Game Arrange-A-Song Puzzles 4 Music Videos By Contemporary Artists Emmy Awards Featurette Nike Commercial Of "Three Is A Magic Number" Audio Commentaries 5.1 DTS Of All-New Song "I'm Gonna Send Your Vote To College"
System Requirements:Running Time: 283 Min. Color. This feature is presented in "Standard" format. Copyright 2002 Buena Vista Home Video.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: CHILDREN/FAMILY Rating: UPC: 786936157826 Manufacturer No: 2304803
Schoolhouse Rock! (Special 30th Anniversary Edition)
Amazon Price: $10.94 (as of 06/02/2012)
Amazon.com
It's a good bet that any American kid growing up in the '70s or '80s learned some elementary lesson from the seminal musical series Schoolhouse Rock!. Airing from 1973 to 1984 (and often revived), the ABC Saturday morning shorts effortlessly introduced kids to grammar, science, multiplication, money, and American history--three minutes at a time. In one smart, comprehensive 2-disc set, all 46 songs and plenty of extras are collected. The four creators developed the series slowly, a welcome diversion from their advertising agency jobs, and ended up taking home four Emmys over the years. The background material includes 10 audio commentaries and a making-of feature for the new song, "I'm Gonna Send Your Vote to College." The DVD subtitle option is a great bonus for those who need to know every word from such favorites as "Three Is a Magic Number," "Interjections," "I'm Just a Bill," and "Conjunction Junction." (Ages 3 and older) --Doug Thomas
Three Ring Government
from School House Rock
Gonna have a three-ring circus someday,People will say it's a fine one, son.
Gonna have a three-ring circus someday,
People will come from miles around.
Lions, tigers, acrobats, and jugglers and clowns galore,
Tightrope walkers, pony riders, elephants, and so much more...
Guess I got the idea right here at school.
Felt like a fool when they called my name,
Talkin' about the government and how it's arranged,
Divided in three like a circus.
Ring one, Executive,
Two is Legislative, that's Congress.
Ring three, Judiciary.
See it's kind of like my circus, circus.
Step right up and visit ring number one.
The show's just begun. Meet the President.
I am here to see that the laws get done.
The ringmaster of the government.
On with the show!
Hurry, hurry, hurry to ring number two.
See what they do in the Congress.
Passin' laws and juggling bills,
Oh, it's quite a thrill in the Congress.
Focus your attention on ring number three.
The Judiciary's in the spotlight.
The courts take the law and they tame the crimes
Balancing the wrongs with your rights.
No one part can be
more powerful than any other is.
Each controls the other you see,
and that's what we call checks and balances.
Well, everybody's act is part of the show.
And no one's job is more important.
The audience is kinda like the country you know,
Keeping and eye on their performance.
Ring one, Executive,
Two is Legislative, that's Congress.
Ring three, Judiciary.
See it's kind of like my circus, circus.
Gonna have a three-ring circus someday.
People will say it's a fine one son,
But until I get it, I'll do my thing
With government. It's got three rings.
Three Ring Government
School House Rock Vodeo about the three branches.
My Representative is there for me...
Do you think the branches are handling the current situation correctly?
Share your thoughts, rants, raves...
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- Awesome! The School House Rock vids are good for young kids to see; and I think one of the things some people forget, is that the President might talk about taking certain action, but most of it has to go through Congress. Remember how they called a halt to his plans to shut down Guatanamo Bay?
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