International Dairy Foods Association GOVERNMENT

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. Also be sure to take a minute to enjoy our games.

The Executive Branch

President Obama's Cabinet & Executive Appointments

The Legislative Process

111th Congress Legislative Calendar
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
Congressional Schedule
Daily Digest
Political News Links

Who Represents Me?

Who are my legislators?
Leadership in the 111th Congress
Meet the 111th Congress
Forms of Address for Government Officials

Congressional Committees

Congressional Committees
111th Congress Senate Committee Chairs & Ranking Members
111th Congress House Committee Chairs & Ranking Members

Helpful Links

2010 U.S. Census
2010 Congressional Reapportionment
Helpful Government Links

Political Games

Do you know your states? Play The Capital Game
Do you know your Presidents? Play Name That President
Do you watch C-SPAN? Play Who Am I