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How Congress Works - copy

This collection provides a variety of sources that can be interacted with all different types of learners to get a hands-on feel for how Congress actually works, not just the schoolhouse rock version.

Date Added to MERLOT:

September 1, 2021

Created by:

Daniel Mckenzie

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Center on Congress at Indiana University (Collection)

Has a lot of interactive elements to the website, including videos as well as different readings.
17.261 Congress and the American Political System II | Political Science (Online Course)

It is a link to a school's online course for the American government, but there are a lot of useful links included on... More
Library of Congress (Collection)

it's got all kinds of documents throughout U.S. history that are helpful for students to see hands on
17.317 U.S. Social Policy | Political Science (Online Course)

Similar to the other link, it links to an online course. But on the website, there are a lot of links that go to... More
About Congress | U.S. Capitol Visitor Center ()

This is a neat website that covers the basics of Congress in a fun and interactive way. I like that each section is... More
How Could Congress Function if Not Everyone Can Show Up ... ()

An interesting insight into the beginning of the Covid pandemic and the antiquated way of our government.
Death & Taxes: A Visual Guide to Where Your Tax Dollars Go (Reference Material)

Shows the spending that Congress authorizes every single year. It is a snapshot of a single year but it gives a good... More