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Understanding the Legislature

A six-part video lecture hosted by Judge Robert Satter detailing the structure and function of the Connecticut General Assembly.

Part 1:	The Organization, Structure & History of the Connecticut General Assembly
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Part 2:	Connecticut's Political Parties
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Part 3:	The Role of the Legislator
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Part 4:	How a Bill Becomes a Law
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Part 5:	Lobbying: It's Tactics, Impact & Regulation from a Lobbyist's Perspective
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Part 6:	Evaluating the State Legislature & Suggestions for Improvement
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Making Your Voice Heard: Testifying at a Public Hearing

CT-N offers a series of videos that explain the process of testifying at a legislative public hearing and suggestions for presenting more effective testimony.

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Your Vote: Where Democracy Begins

This series of short videos explains voting in Connecticut and why it is important to cast a vote.

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The Connecticut State Supreme Court: The Last Word

Discover the history and function of the highest court in the state. For a viewing guide, click here. (MS Word doc)

watch it now | request video Length: 9 min

Prudence Crandall:
State Heroine

Prudence Crandall: State Heroine

Join CT-N as we listen to the story of Prudence and her struggle for educational equality that earned her a place as Connecticut's State Heroine.

watch it now Length: 8 min

Gillette Castle

This Old Castle: The Restoration of A Connecticut Jewel

This documentary marries a chronicle of the restoration through the eyes of its two primary architects with in-depth interviews of the Commissioners of the Department of Environmental Protection, Department of Public Works, and the Connecticut Historical Commission. It also offers some historical insight into William Gillette, the castle's original owner and namesake.

watch it now | request video Length: 36 min

Noah Webster House

Take a video tour or the West Hartford home of Noah Webster and learn of his life and accomplishments from interviews with experts.

watch it now | request video Length: 6 min

Dinosaur State Park

This program offers an overview of the uniqueness of the park, how the dinosaur tracks were discovered, the creation of the park and its many educational programs.

watch it now | order video Length: 7 min

The Schooner Amistad

Receive a history lesson on the true story of the Amistad from its master emeritus, Captain, William Pinkney.

watch it now | order video Length: 20 min

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