Civic Engagement Resources

About the Legislature

Who Represents Me? - Find your state legislators and members of Congress.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Minnesota Legislature - Answers to many common questions about the Legislature.
Historical Information About the Minnesota Legislature - Information about leadership, party control, sessions, special elections, and more.
Minnesota State Government Series - A nine-part series with easy-to-understand information about the state, its history, its symbols, and its three branches of government, including the Legislature.
Elements of Democracy - Video series from Senate Media Services.

Overview of the Legislative Process - Flow chart of the legislative process, from the House Research Department.
Making Laws - Detailed guide on how laws are made, from the House Research Department.
Legislative Process in Minnesota - Guide to the legislative process, from Senate Counsel, Research, and Fiscal Analysis.
The Lawmaking Process: How a Bill Becomes Law - Flow chart of how a bill becomes a law, from the Secretary of the Senate.
Capitol Steps: From Idea to Law - Guide for young people on how laws are made, from the House Public Information Office.

Minnesota Government in Brief - A guide to state information, including: demographic and economic data; government organization and employment; government finance; and major government functions and services.
MNopedia - A resource for reliable information about significant people, places, events, and things in Minnesota history.
Population Data - Current population information from the State Demographic Center.
Minnesota State Symbols - List of official state symbols designated in law. See also a list of unofficial and proposed symbols.
Minnesota State Capitol Features - Video series from Senate Media Services.

Citizen Participation - Answers to common questions about how to engage with lawmakers and in the legislative process.
Visiting the Capitol - Answers to common questions about what to expect when visiting the Minnesota State Capitol.
High School Page Program - Minnesota House of Representatives program that gives high school juniors experience in state government.
Undergraduate Internship Program - Minnesota House of Representatives program that gives college students and post-graduates an opportunity to be involved in the legislative process.
Senate Internship Program - Participating Minnesota colleges and universities grant college credit to a student working for a senator.