Voting & democracy

US House of Representatives  
http://www.house.gov
Get in touch with your Representative, and learn about the history, the rules, and the committee system of the U.S. House of Representatives.
Visits: 7113

United States Senate  
http://www.senate.gov
Connect with your U.S. Senators! In addition, the Senate's official Web site provides historical information, explains how the Senate works, and gives information about the various committees.
Visits: 4272

Citizen's Guide to the FEC (Federal Election Commission)  
http://www.fec.gov/about.shtml
Everything you need to know about elections and voting can be found through this site from the Federal Election Commission. Includes information about the Electoral College and the structure of the U.S. Federal Election System.
Visits: 3463

THOMAS - Legislative Information on the Internet (US Library of Congress)  
http://thomas.loc.gov
Searching for bills or legislation currently in session or already passed? THOMAS, from the Library of Congress, brings you the most current and historic legislative information online. The site is an excellent resource for legal research.
Visits: 2420

National Voter Registration (Elections Assistance Commission)  
http://www.eac.gov/voter/Register%20to%20Vote
The National Voter Registration Form is the one document that allows you to register to vote from anywhere in the United States. Download and print the form from this Web site, and get yourself registered!
Visits: 2307

Presidential Libraries (National Archives and Records Admin)  
http://www.archives.gov/presidential-libraries/programs
The 10 Presidential Libraries are repositories for preserving and making available the papers, records, and other historical materials of U.S. Presidents since Herbert Hoover.
Visits: 1977

Our Documents (US Natl Archives & Records Admin)  
http://www.ourdocuments.gov
The Our Documents initiative revolves around 100 milestone documents that have shaped the course of American history. Its goal is to encourage all Americans to read them and engage in a national dialogue about their meaning and importance.
Visits: 1935

Legislative Branch Internet Resources (US Library of Congress)  
http://thomas.loc.gov/links
This page of links from Thomas Legislative Information (part of the Library of Congress) provides internet access to the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate, as well as all Legislative Branch support agencies.
Visits: 1738

We the People (National Endowment for the Humanities)  
http://www.wethepeople.gov
We The People's mission is to strengthen the teaching, study, and understanding of American history and culture by providing grants and other opportunities to scholars, teachers, filmmakers, museums, libraries, and other institutions.
Visits: 1669

US Electoral College Information (US Natl Archives and Records Admin)  
http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/electoral-college/index.html
Doing research or just curious about the US Electoral College? This site contains a guide to the Electoral College process as well as archives of all past vote totals from 1789 to the most current Presidential election in 2000.
Visits: 1462

US Executive Branch Resources (US Library of Congress)  
http://lcweb.loc.gov/rr/news/fedgov.html
Researching the Executive Branch? This Library of Congress resource links to sites for the Executive Office of the President and Executive Agencies, as well as Independent Agencies, Boards, Commissions, and Committees.
Visits: 1459

Online Exhibit Hall (Nat'l Archives and Records Administration)  
http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/index.html
The Natl Archives is a public trust on which US democracy depends, allowing citizens, agencies, and officials to inspect for themselves the record and history of what government has done. Check out these exhibits, and see for yourself!
Visits: 1339

About the National Voter Registration Act (US Dept of Justice)  
http://www.usdoj.gov/crt/voting/nvra/activ_nvra.htm
A description of the "Motor Voter Act" of 1993, which allows an application for or renewal of a driver's license to serve as an application for voter registration.
Visits: 1182

Supreme Court Decisions Online (Natl Technical Information Service)  
http://supcourt.ntis.gov/
Thousands of full-text Supreme Court decisions can be viewed online here! Search by case name or keyword, and view the full text of Supreme Court decisions issued between 1937 and 1975. Brought to you by FedWorld, from the US Dept of Commerce.
Visits: 765

Regulations.gov  
http://www.regulations.gov
As a citizen, you can use this site to make your voice heard in the federal rulemaking process! Find, review, & submit comments on pending federal regulations and have the government take your view into account when considering new rules.
Visits: 589

Hinds' Precedents of the House of Representatives of the United States   
http://www.gpo.gov/congress/house/precedents/hinds/hinds.html
Hinds' Precedents is useful as both an historical document and for its insights into parliamentary procedure and precedents in the House. It provides valuable coverage of the historical origins and evolution of House procedures from 1789 to 1936.
Visits: 458

Treasury's Learning Vault (US Dept of the Treasury)  
http://www.ustreas.gov/education
At Treasury's Learning Vault, you can learn all about the history of the Treasury Department, its role in the federal government as steward of U.S. economic & financial systems, and its mission to serve you. For students of all ages.
Visits: 432

Federal Register Online (US Government Printing Office)  
http://www.gpoaccess.gov/fr/index.html
The Federal Register is the official daily publication for Rules, Proposed Rules, and Notices of Federal agencies/organizations, and Executive Orders and other Presidential documents. Search it online at this GPO site.
Visits: 404

Project Vote Smart   EXIT disclaimer
http://www.vote-smart.org
This national nonpartisan effort researches, tracks and provides information on over 13,000 candidates for state and federal office. They also have internship programs available. Check it out!
Visits: 3129

Voter Information Services (Congressional Report Cards)   EXIT disclaimer
http://www.vis.org/crc/default.aspx
Congressional Report Cards will help you better understand what kind of legislation individual members of the U.S. Congress supported or opposed. Non-partisan and non-profit. Make informed choices!
Visits: 1014