How Government Works

How Government Works

Have you ever wondered how many US senators there are, how a bill becomes a law or why we have the Electoral College? Is your knowledge of American government a bit rusty?

This tutorial is informative, practical and easy and is intended to help refresh your knowledge of American politics by providing useful information about Congress, political parties, the Constitution, elections, state government and much more.

Understanding The Constitution

A brief summary of the Constitution, with a link to the full text.

How A Bill Becomes A Law

Just how do we get laws? How are our budgets passed? Find out here.

How Congress Works

The House and Senate explained. How are they elected, and who represents you?

How Elections Work

Election security, voter registration, and much more. Learn how it all works.

How The Presidency Works

hat can the President do? Are there powers that people think they have that don’t exist?

Understanding State Government

You’d be surprised the things that the Federal Government can not do. Powers belonging to the states explained here.