Constitution and Citizenship Day

A provision in the Constitution and Citizenship Day observance passed by Congress in 2004 requires: Each educational institution that receives federal funds for a fiscal year shall hold an educational program on the United States Constitution for students on September 17 of such year for the students served by the educational institution.  [Title 36. Pub. L. 108-447, div. J, title I, §111, Dec. 8, 2004, 118 Stat. 3344]

To continue the tradition that began with the VTC Charter Class in September 2010, the VTC Library hosts a Constitution and Citizenship Day program that includes:

• Constitution and Citizenship Day display in the VTC Library, including free pocket copies of the U.S. Constitution and paper entry forms for the quiz.
  • Constitution and Citizenship Day resource guide
  • Constitution and Citizenship Day Quiz. Requirement: Use the free pocket copy of the U.S. Constitution booklet for the answers. Complete the quiz online or put completed entries in the box provided in the library no later than September 25^th.  Top scoring students will win a small prize.
• Voter Information page
  • Virginia residents can find information about registering to vote in this fall’s elections.
  • Students who are not Virginia residents can find information on how to register to vote in their home state.
  • Check your facts at Fact Check.org, a project sponsored by the Annenberg Public Policy Center that reviews political ads for accuracy.