Members Congress climb the steps of the House of Representatives for final votes, at the Capitol in Washington, Thursday, July 31, 2014.
Keeping track of the political landscape is increasingly difficult with the furious pace of the 24-hour news cycle and the increasingly complex web of dark money that drives D.C.
Nevertheless, there is still hope - and it is much closer than you might think.
Business Insider combed the web and found 11 apps that will help to keep you stay on top of the political world and get the most out of your government. Whether you prefer to get your news straight from congressional hearings, want to fact-check your elected officials, or even just find out who your local Representative is, these are the apps to try.