You can learn more about how your Government works and contact your local, state, and national Government officials from your own home using the telephone, fax, or e-mail.

Many of the Government agencies have Web sites designed to provide information and assistance.

Did you know that you can see live video of the animals at the National Zoo, learn more about your state's history, or write to your Member of Congress from your home computer?

You can browse a list of Federal Web sites for kids or learn about your state on Ben's Guide. You can find local community information from your state's Web site. In addition, the U.S. Government Manual contains background and contact information for Federal agencies.