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Legislatures and Elections
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Ethics in the News
NCSL provides links to stories relating to ethics and also provides links to state-specific ethics newsletters. More
Elections—and Rules—Have Consequences
When Republicans flipped the Arkansas General Assembly from blue to red in 2012, they didn't just gain a legislative majority. They also picked up the power to override gubernatorial vetoes. More
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| NCSL Programs Overview | Legislatures: Organization, Procedure & Facilities | Legislator & Legislative Staff Information | Elections & Campaigns | Redistricting | Ethics |
| Legislative Leaders | Women's Legislative Network | International Programs | Trust for Representative Democracy | Legislators Back to School Program |
Kevin B. Harrington Award for Excellence in Democracy Education
 Sponsored by the National Conference of State Legislatures’ (NCSL) Trust for Representative Democracy, the award is given annually to an individual or organization for advancing public understanding of state or local level representative democracy. Eligible recipients include lawmakers, legislative staff, chambers or entire legislatures, individuals or organizations. The deadline for nominations is May 10, 2013. More
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Database Correlates Trust and Back to School Materials to State Curriculum Standards
 The NCSL Trust for Representative Democracy has developed a database that correlates all of the Americas Legislators Back to School Program resource materials and Trust lesson plans to state curriculum standards. More
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"The Citizen"
 America's Legislators Back to School Program is pleased to present our newest video, The Citizen! Join the Citizen in a journey to learn about our republic and the roles and responsibilities of citizens. More
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The American Democracy Game
 Through the American Democracy game, you can put yourself in the shoes of a lawmaker and find out what it is like to deal with public policy issues. This new online game, developed by NCSL's Trust for Representative Democracy, is designed for middle school students and includes teacher guides and information. More
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