Indiana University’s Center on Representative Government has developed a series of brief, 60-second video segments aimed at middle-school students, but also appropriate for other age groups.
Topics:
What is Congress?
- Founders and Colonies
- Checks and Balances
- Federalism
- House and Senate
- Who can be a Member of Congress?
- Women in Congress
How Does Congress Work?
- Compromise
- How a Bill Becomes Law
- Diversity
- Committees
- Deliberation
- Amendments
- Key Congressional Leaders
What Does Congress Do For Me?
How Can I Participate?