June 23 Primary Election – Absentee Voting Encouraged
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Virginia Department of Elections is encouraging absentee voting for the June 23 primary election.
Levels of Government: How Federal, State, and Local Government Work Together
There are 3 levels of government in the U.S.: federal, state, and local. All levels of government must obey the U.S. and State Constitutions. The U.S. Constitution gives the federal government certain powers and assigns all other powers to the state governments. State governments establish the local governments within their territories and delegate certain powers to them.
Census Questions: Why does the census ask about race and ethnicity?
It is important to remember that every census since the first one in 1790 has included a question about race, although the categories have changed over time.