Student Interests
If you are a student interested in learning more about our American system of government, you came to the right place.
Federal Government Links
The Founding Fathers wrote the Constitution to provide for a separation of powers, or three separate branches of government: legislative, executive, and judicial.
Each branch has its own responsibilities, but at the same time they work together to make the country run smoothly and to ensure the rights of all American citizens. This is done through a system of checks and balances. Each branch uses its powers to check the powers of the other two in order to maintain a balance of power.
Legislative Branch
The U.S. Senate
Legislative Search Engine
The U.S. House of Representatives
How a bill becomes a lawExecutive Branch
Judicial Branch
Other Helpful Links:
Ben's Guide to Government for Kids
This U.S. Government Printing Office site provides learning tools for K-12 students, parents, and teachers.CongressLink
An excellent source of information for students and teachers exploring Congress and the legislative process.Library of Congress for Kids
American history for elementary and middle school students.
Take a Virtual Field Trip
You can also take a virtual field trip to some of the important historic buildings in our nation's capital, Washington, D.C., as well as the Rhode Island State House.
U.S. Capitol Building Virtual Tour
The White House Virtual Tour
The Supreme Court Building Virtual Tour
The Pentagon Virtual Tour
The Virtual Smithsonian
The National Mall Virtual Tour
Help with your Homework
If you are a student working on a homework assignment and need an answer from my office on a specific subject, please contact me or call my office at: (401) 943-3100
