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Government 101

2008 Election Results - Full results of the 2008 election are available on this site

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 Legislative Process

• 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 Representatives?
• Leadership in the 110th Congress
• Forms of Address for Government Officials

Congressional Committees

• Congressional Committees
• Senate Committee Chairs 
• House of Representative Committee Chairs 

Helpful Links

• 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

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© 2008 Oldcastle Materials, Inc.