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Mike Signer for Lieutenant Governor: "Wait Around",

MikeSignerforLG

Mike Signer, one Democratic nominee for Lieutenant Governor, tries to redefine the role of the Lieutenant Governor in his campaign ad. As he describes it, many people think the Lieutenant Governor only "waits around" for something to happen to the…

Tags: Campaigns, Elections, Elections and Issues, Executive, Executive Branch, Lieutenant Governor, Moving image, SOL 1: Essential Skills, SOL 1c, SOL 6: Elections, SOL 6a, SOL 6b, SOL 6d, SOL 8: State and Local Government, SOL 8a, Videos

Taking on the Systems that are Failing Working Virginians,

Mike Signer

In this press release, Democrat Mike Signer announces his candidacy for Lieutenant Governor in the 2009 election. Signer raises issues he plans to address during his campaign.

How do political parties organize to win elections? How do…

Governor Kaine Announces Appointment of Mark Rubin as Counselor ,

Gordon Hickey

This press release from the governor's office discusses the appointment of a new Counselor to the govenror. Readers can analyze this document for clues about what a counselor to the governor does.

Who is appointed by the governor? Who is…

Tags: Appointments, Democratic National Committee, Document, Executive, Executive Branch, Governor, Larry Roberts, Legislation, Mark Rubin, SOL 1: Essential Skills, SOL 18: Participation in Civic Life, SOL 18d, SOL 1a, SOL 8: State and Local Government, SOL 8a, SOL 8d, Timothy Kaine, Virginia General Assembly

Term Limits,

Founded in 1908, the National Governors Association is the collective voice of the nation's governors. The NGA prepared this document, which compares term limits for governors throughout the U.S.

What is the term limit for Virginia's…

Tags: Document, Elections, Executive, Executive Branch, Governor, Impeachment, SOL 1: Essential Skills, SOL 1a, SOL 1f, SOL 5: Federal Systems, SOL 5a, SOL 8: State and Local Government, SOL 8a, State government, Term limits

Facts and History - Governors,

This simple resource offers the names, dates served, and party affiliations of Virginia's governors from 1776 to 2006. If read carefully, the data reveals clues to Virginia's political leanings.

What are some trends in the party…

Tags: Chart, Document, Executive, Executive Branch, Foundations, Governor, History, SOL 1: Essential Skills, SOL 1a, SOL 6: Elections, SOL 6a, SOL 8: State and Local Government, SOL 8a, State government

Searchable Virginia Constitution,

Virginia General Assembly

http://legis.virginia.gov/Laws/search/toc.html

This website, maintained by the Virginia General Assembly, offers a quick reference to each article and section of the Virginia Constitution by keywords. For example, Article I Section 1 relates to “Equality and the Rights of Men.” This feature simplifies finding a relevant section of the Virginia Constitution, and complements the U.S. Constitution Guide. The website also contains a downloadable pdf of the current Virginia Constitution.

Constitutional Issues: Separation of Powers,

National Archives and Records Administration

http://www.archives.gov/education/lessons/separation-powers/#documents

The National Archives website features a lesson plan about the separation of powers on a federal and state level that revolves around a history of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s court packing during the 1930s. It includes background information on the time period, as well as a primary source document in which a newspaper publisher warns that FDR’s actions may lead to “absolutism and complete dictatorial power.” The website also features a document analysis worksheet and teaching activities.

Governor Kaine's Inaugural Address,

Timothy M. Kaine

Governor Timonth M. Kaine gave his inaugural address in Williamsburg, VA on January 14, 2006. He spoke of his goals of affirming the "values of courage, opportunity and community," and outlined key policy issues for his term. Kaine also evoked the…

Tags: Document, Education, Elections, Executive, Executive Branch, Governor, History, Inaugural, SOL 1: Essential Skills, SOL 17: Personal Character Traits, SOL 17e, SOL 1a, SOL 8: State and Local Government, SOL 8a, SOL 8c, Speech, Timothy Kaine

Governor Kaine Announces Energy Saving Donation in Virginia State Parks,

Gordon Hickey, Gary Waugh, and Jeb Hockman

One of Governor Kaine's initiatives is to create a clean energy plan in Virginia. This document provides an example of how that policy is carried out on a local level. Certain electric companies agreed to work with the state to donate more energy…

Tags: Document, Energy, Executive, Executive Branch, Governor, Renew Virginia, SOL 1: Essential Skills, SOL 16: Role of Government in U.S. Economy, SOL 16c, SOL 1a, SOL 1f, SOL 8: State and Local Government, SOL 8c, SOL 9: Public Policy, SOL 9c, Timothy Kaine, Virginia State Parks

Virginia Energy Plan,

Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy (DMME)

Part of the process of government is figuring out how to turn policy into a practical plan. For example, Governor Kaine and other state officials hope to implement a clean, affordable energy policy in Virginia. What steps can they take to do this?…

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