From Latin civis meaning citizen we get civics which is the study of citizenship and government. Most people today are citizens meaning they are members of a community with a government and laws. Being a citizen means more than just living in a country. Citizens usually share a common set of history, customs and values. Our quizzes below will give you an idea of your responsibilities as a citizen and your place in both country and local community.
- What is Civics?
- The Origin of American Democracy
- The US Constitutuion
- The Bill of Rights
- The Citizen and the Community
- Parties and Politics
- Voting and Elections
- Public Opinion and Interest Groups
- The US Congress
- The Presidency
- The Executive Branch
- The Judicial Branch
- State Government
- Local Government
- Community Issues
- Legal Rights and Responsibilities
- Civil and Criminal Law
- The US Economic System
- Government and the Economy
- How the Government is Financed
- The Economy and You
- Comparing World Governments
- Relations between Nations
- An Interdependent World
