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 and Regulatory Process

• 113th Congress Legislative Calendar
• How a Bill Becomes a Law
• How a Regulation Becomes a Rule
• Helpful Legislative Definitions
• Find a Bill
• Congressional Schedule
• Daily Digest

Who Represents Me?

• Who are my legislators?
• Leadership in the 113th Congress
• Meet the Freshmen Members
• Forms of Address for Government Officials

Congressional Committees

• 113th Congress Congressional Committee Leadership
• Congressional Committees
• Senate, House & Joint Committee Jurisdictions

Helpful Links

• Federal Legislators' Social Media Links
• Helpful Government Links
• Political News Links
• State Legislative Activity

Helpful Tips

• Tips on Writing to Your Elected Officials
• Tips on Meeting with Your Elected Officials
• Tips on Writing Letters to the Editor and Op-Eds

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