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The Role of Congress

 

This covers some of the most basic questions about Congress such as what the Founders had in mind for it when they set it up and what are some of the broad responsibilities of Congress. Points covered include Congress's role in balancing off the powers of the President, protecting individual liberties, and passing the laws of the land.

Facts of Congress Videos E-Learning Modules

 

Overview

Colonies & Founders

Checks and Balances

Federalism

The First Congress

The Three Branches

What does Congress Do?

 

The Budget Allocation Activity

 

The Many Roles of a Member of Congress

 

Constitution: Article 1
  Lee Hamilton Commentaries

Old Painting of Congress in session

 

Congress Q&A: The Legislative Process

 

Understanding Congress: A Citizen's Guide

 

 

Overview

Congressional Reform Difficult, but Urgently Needed

Why We Need to Restore Power to Congress

Why Congress Exists

Balancing Powers in Government

Why Congress Needs to Assert Itself

States' Rights? Depends on Where You Stand

The Sovereignty of the American People

Why Federalism Works

The Roots of Our Success

Congress and the President

Broken Oversight

Why the President Needs the Help of Congress to Make Foreign Policy

Congress and the Power of the Purse

Congress and the Common Good

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