Curious about the 114th Congress? We've got you covered, from predicted hot topics and the latest congressional demographics to the presidential veto.

1. Drama and debate expected to rule 2015 political scene | Video | PBS NewsHour

With the 114th Congress in place, Obamacare and the Keystone Pipeline are expected to be two of the hottest issues in 2015. Political director Domenico Montanaro reports on what to expect as the GOP takes over the Senate and who to look out for on this year’s political scene.

2. Key issues for students to watch this Congress | Article | PBS NewsHour Extra

 

This session of Congress will bring debates on trade, education, health care and more. Give your students a primer on the legislation to watch.

3. Who are the incoming members of Congress? | Infographic | PBS NewsHour

 

Use this infographic to shed light on the demographics of the new Congress. Nearly three-quarters of incoming representatives and about 90 percent of all new senators will be Republican in the 114th Congress. In both the House and the Senate, about 80 percent of newly elected politicians will be men, and the new group’s average age will be 50 in the House and 51 in the Senate. In the Senate, all of the new incoming members are white. At the same time, this Congress includes more women and minorities than ever before.

4. Can Obama and the GOP work together? |  Daily Video | PBS NewsHour Extra

November's midterm elections brought sweeping victories for Republicans, who now dominate both the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate. Explore how the dynamic between President Obama and the 114th Congress may affect his agenda in the last two years of his presidency. Complete your experience with classroom materials designed to accompany the video above.

5. Presidential vetoes | Article and table | United States House of Representatives

 

The U.S. Constitution gives the president the right to veto legislation passed by Congress. Some presidents infrequently issued vetoes, while others used the presidential veto hundreds of times. President Obama has used the veto twice, but with both the House and Senate led by Republicans, some speculate he could be using it more often during this session of Congress. Find out more about the veto process and which presidents have used the veto the most with this article and table from the U.S. House of Representatives.

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Compiled by Katie Gould, PBS NewsHour Extra Teacher Resource Producer