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Legislative History in Virginia,
This guide is from the Library of Virginia, Virginia's repository for government, historical, and other scholarly and primary source materials. The guide is intended for researchers interested in locating information about the legislative history of…
Dillon’s Rule,
Quentin Kidd
Understanding state control on local governments in Virginia as a result of Dillon’s Rule is fundamental to understanding the government that affects people the most. The vast majority of citizens are affected most directly by their local…
Gerrymandering’s Long History in Virginia,
Kenneth Stroupe and Meg Heubeck
Analyzing contemporary examples of gerrymandering and its effects in Virginia encourages one to understand the motivations behind Congressional redistricting, seek possible solutions to the difficult topic, and see democracy as a process of…
Student Lobbying,
Melanie Biermann, Teacher Education Accreditation Council and Jim Dillard, former member of the Virginia House of Delegates
Petitioning the Virginia General Assembly, a group of high school students was successful in getting legislation passed that requires the use of restraint devices in vehicles for all children under four years old. This case study will assist you and…
Capitol Classroom: Games
,Virginia General Assembly
http://legis.state.va.us/1_cap_class/games_to_go/games.html
Capitol Classroom’s Games is a series of printable classroom games and classroom activities for students in grades K-12. Many games for younger students can be adapted for an older audience. A particularly relevant activity for older students is the Civics I.Q. test, which quizzes users on their participation in different levels of their civic involvement. This game shows that civic involvement is more than just voting in an election.
Capitol Classroom: Just for Teachers
,Virginia General Assembly
Capitol Classroom: Just for Teachers
Capitol Classroom’s “Just for Teachers’ section offers lesson plans related to the Legislative branch, Capitol building, and civics education in general. An important lesson plan is the “Impact of Government on the Individual,” which can help users think about how government affects their everyday lives. The website also includes a list of key terms and their definitions— everything from George Washington to the House of Delegates mace.
How to Track a Bill: Virginia Legislative Assembly
,Virginia General Assembly
http://legis.state.va.us/1_cap_class/9-12/9_12_how_track.html
The Virginia General Assembly has provided a guide on how to track a bill for students in grades 9–12. The guide provides definitions of common terms, such as “standing committee” and “HB.” Ultimately, the guide outlines how to use the Legislative Information System to access anything from bills to daily floor calendars from the Virginia General Assembly. This website is an excellent tool to find out the day-to-day actions of the Virginia General Assembly, as well as how upcoming legislation may affect everyday people.