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Free, comprehensive civic education for all citizens. Learn about democracy, the Constitution, and how government serves you.

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Three Branches of Government

Understanding the separation of powers in American democracy

Executive Branch

Led by the President, enforces and implements laws

  • Presidential powers & duties
  • Cabinet & agencies
  • Executive orders
  • Foreign policy & treaties

Legislative Branch

Congress creates federal laws and controls budget

  • House of Representatives
  • Senate structure & roles
  • How bills become laws
  • Oversight & investigations

Judicial Branch

Supreme Court interprets laws and Constitution

  • Supreme Court system
  • Federal court hierarchy
  • Judicial review process
  • Landmark decisions

Comprehensive Learning Features

Everything you need to become an informed citizen

Interactive Lessons

Engaging content with visuals, examples, and real-world applications

Practice Quizzes

Test your knowledge with hundreds of civics questions and answers

Video Library

Educational videos explaining complex government concepts simply

Civics Glossary

Comprehensive dictionary of government terms and definitions

Explore Key Topics

Dive deep into the foundations of American democracy

U.S. Constitution Elections & Voting Bill of Rights Civil Rights Federalism State Government Local Government Foreign Policy Economic Policy National Security Public Policy Media & Politics

Choose Your Learning Path

Structured courses designed for your knowledge level

BEGINNER

Civics Foundations

Perfect for those new to civics or needing a refresher on the basics

15 lessons
5 quizzes
2-3 weeks to complete
  • What is government?
  • The Constitution basics
  • Three branches overview
  • Your rights as a citizen
INTERMEDIATE

Government in Action

Explore how government functions in daily life and policy-making

25 lessons
10 quizzes
4-6 weeks to complete
  • Legislative process
  • Federal vs. state powers
  • Election systems
  • Checks and balances
ADVANCED

Advanced Civics

Deep dive into constitutional law, policy analysis, and political theory

40 lessons
15 quizzes
8-10 weeks to complete
  • Constitutional interpretation
  • Landmark Supreme Court cases
  • Policy analysis frameworks
  • Political philosophy

Interactive Learning Tools

Hands-on tools to make civics education engaging and memorable

Bill Tracker

Follow legislation through Congress step-by-step

Find Your Reps

Discover who represents you at all levels

Election Calendar

Track upcoming elections and key dates

Civics Games

Learn through fun, educational games

What Learners Say

Real feedback from citizens improving their civic knowledge

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