The Legislative Branch


Useful Links

For Lesson 18 U.S. Congress on the Internet

For Lesson 18 Contacting the Congress

Good site for understanding committees Senate committees

Go to this site to get an understanding of How Laws are Made

Go to this site to follow the path of a proposed bill introduced in the House of Representatives
Ben's Guide to U.S. Government for Kids

How a Bill Becomes a Law Role Play

A bill introduced in the Senate  (select "enter bill number and type S799 in the search box)
S.799 Prevention of Childhood Obesity Act
News release

Opinions in favor of legislation

State Legislation

Overweight Kids

Opinions opposed to legislation

Article on Arizona's Law

Arizona Officials Question Vending Restrictions

For more information do a Google search on vending+school

 

 

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