While many of us read about congress on a regular basis, what members of congress actually do can sometimes seem like a mystery. This website from the Center on Congress at Indiana University, seeks to offer readers a window into the world of our representative democracy. After scouting the landing page, which includes commentaries by former U.S. Representative Lee H. Hamilton, readers may like to select Learn About Congress to peruse sections such as What is Congress?, How Does Congress Work?, What Does Congress Do for Me?, How Can I Participate?, and How Can I Learn More? Within each of these categories, readers will find interactive modules (for instance, The Many Roles of a Member of Congress), short videos, and informative articles. Additionally, educators will find suggestions, links, and standards-based resources under the Classroom Resources tab.
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