Smithsonian's History Explorer Resources Related To "Preparing for the Oath: Congress"

Preparing for the Oath: Congress

Fri, 20 Jul 2012 10:40:56 GMT

Discover Congress through short videos, mini-activities, and practice questions in this segment of Preparing for the Oath: U.S. History and Civics for Citizenship. The eleven questions included in this segment cover topics such as the bicameral nature of Congress, the number of representatives in each house of Congress, and the process of getting elected to either house of Congress.

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Limits of Presidential Power

Mon, 16 Jul 2012 17:41:25 GMT

Students will explore the importance of the system of checks and balances, Congress, the Supreme Court, impeachment, public opinion and the press in restricting the power of the president in this section of the online exhibition The American Presidency: A Glorious Burden.

Who Represents You?

Thu, 19 Jul 2012 13:50:10 GMT

Use three Web sites to gather data about the people that live in your home state and those who represent you in Congress. Then use an online tool to make comparing this information easy! Included in an OurStory module entitled Winning the Vote for Women, this activity is designed to help children and adults enjoy exploring history together through the use of children's literature, everyday objects, and hands-on activities.