Congressional Committees
How Congress Operates. In order to complete Congress’ work of reviewing legislation, conducting oversight, and holding hears on matters relevant to the public concern a […]
Daily Briefing
Diversity in Congress
The Changing Face of Congress. The 116th United State Congress is the most diverse in American history though it is still much whiter than the […]
Power of the Purse, Pork Barrel
Pork Barrel Spending. Pork barrel spending is one of the most controversial topics in recent American political history. Generally, pork barrel spending is the appropriation […]
Congressional Caucus
An Organizing Tool of Congress. A congressional caucus is a group of members of Congress who come together to pursue common legislative goals. These groups […]
Models of Representation
Trustee, Delegate, Politico, or Partisan? Models of representation generally refer to the ways in which elected leaders behave in a democracy. Generally, there are four […]