Government 101
Been awhile since you studied U.S. Government in school?  We've put together some helpful information to help you brush up on how government works and how you can be an effective citizen.  Want to know what's going on in Washington?  Check out the government information below.

 The Legislative Process
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How a Bill Becomes a Law
 
Helpful Legislative Definitions
 
Tips on Writing to Your Elected Officials
 
Tips on Meeting with Your Elected Officials
 
Tips on Writing Letters to the Editor and Op-Eds
 
Political News Links
  		 

 Helpful Links
 

 Who Represents Me?
  Who Are My Representatives?
  Leadership in Congress
  Forms of Address for Government Officials

 Congressional Committees
  Senate Committee Chairs
  House of Representative Committee Chairs