6. Legislatures: Laying Down the Law, Web-Based Resources

Web-based Resources Unit 6

http://www.house.gov-The U.S. House of Representatives Web site contains extensive information on current and past legislation and links to all House committees, subcommittees, and individual members' Web sites. A useful set of educational learning resources is also provided.

http://www.senate.gov-The U.S. Senate Web site contains information on current and past legislation and links to all Senate committees, subcommittees, and individual senators' Web sites. An "art and history" link also contains useful materials for classroom learning.

http://www.ncsl.org-The National Council of State Legislatures offers extensive information on the policies confronting the 50 state legislatures. Policy briefs are organized according to issue areas.