Kids in the House was originally published by the Office of the Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives, providing educational and entertaining information about the legislative branch of the United States Government to students of all ages. Find activities and lessons on the role of the U.S. House of Representatives and the legislative process.
View and download activities designed for young learners on how the House works, its architecture, art, and history.
The United States government is made up of the executive branch, the judicial branch, and the legislative branch. The three branches would keep each other balanced so that one branch did not become too powerful and each branch’s duties and powers are outlined in the Constitution. The legislative branch, made up of the House of Representatives and the Senate, makes the laws of the United States.
The House of Representatives is one part of the legislative branch of our government. The House’s job is writing and passing laws and this takes a lot of people working together. Some are elected Members and others are “officers” who work for the House to help it run smoothly. Members also organize themselves into committees, or small groups, so they can study bills before they become law.
A bill's journey from an idea to a law involves many steps and people. Just how many stops are there along the way? Read about the U.S. House of Representatives’ most important job: creating, debating, and voting on bills to make laws for the United States.
