United States Government: Democracy in Action

Chapter 7: Congress at Work

Student Web Activity Lesson Plans

Introduction
How does Congress carry out its legislative and nonlegislative functions? What has Congress done lately? In this activity, students will learn about recent resolutions and measures of the Senate and House of Representatives. They will also see what the "week ahead" holds for our nation's lawmakers.

Lesson Description
Students will explore a Web site sponsored by the Library of Congress (THOMAS). They will study current resolutions passed by the Senate and the House of Representatives, as well as current measures under deliberation. They will also study upcoming committee meetings and decide which meeting they would be interested in attending, and why.

Instructional Objectives
  • Learners will identify current House and Senate resolutions.
  • Learners will identify current House and Senate measures under deliberation.
  • Learners will study upcoming committee meetings.
Student Web Activity Answers
  1. The Senate Resolution information will vary.
  2. The House Resolution information will vary.
  3. The Senate measure information will vary.
  4. The House measure information will vary.
  5. Students should identify an upcoming committee meeting they would be interested in attending, and then explain the reasons for their choices.
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