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