Getting to Know Government: How Does the Federal Government Limit Its Own Power?
Explore government checks and balances through deliberation on the appropriate balance between the three branches' authority and oversight using real cases.
Attendees have the opportunity to participate in discussion, group work and real-life examples to understand how our federal government works.
For Adults. Registration is required.
December 5: How Do Ideas Become Federal Laws?
- Date:
- Saturday, November 7, 2026
- Time:
- 2:00pm - 4:00pm
- Location:
- Kings Park Meeting Room
- Library Branch:
- Kings Park Library
- Categories:
- America 250 Civics & Politics
- Audience:
Co-sponsored by the League of Women Voters of the Fairfax Area - Chantilly/Centreville Unit and Close Up Foundation.
Content and facilitation are carefully designed to support respectful dialogue, encourage diverse viewpoints and avoid promoting any party candidate or ideology.
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