Congress

What are the rules that state legislatures must follow when drawing congressional districts and how do we know if they have been followed?

How did our nation come to have a constitutionally protected federal income tax?

It’s Women’s History Month. Learn about the first woman elected to Congress from Colorado who would go on to become a feminist legend.

It’s Women’s History Month. Learn about the first woman president pro tempore of the U.S. Senate.

It’s Women’s History Month. Learn about the first woman to serve as Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives.

How does the Speaker election work and who runs it?

What are midterm elections and what should you be watching for during election day?

What are vetoes and how do they work?

It’s Women’s History Month. Learn about the nation’s first Black Congresswoman.

It’s Women’s History Month. Learn about the first woman elected to the U.S. Congress.