Civics
Voting, how government works, your rights and how to take part where you live. 2,173 guides across 8 topics.
Voting & elections 303
- Understanding the Primary Election Process
- Do You Have to Register to Vote?
- When Primary Elections Take Place and Why Timing Matters
- What a Primary Election Is for Kids
- Electoral College Explained for Kids
- How Elections Work for Kids: A Parent's Guide
- How to Register to Vote
- How to Vote: A Simple Guide for Kids
All 303 voting & elections guides →
How government works 313
- A Simple Explanation of How a Bill Becomes a Law
- Examples of Separation of Powers
- Federalism in Easy Words: A Simple Guide
- What Are the Separation of Powers in Government
- How Does Checks and Balances Work?
- Explaining the Three Branches of Government for Kids
- Benefits of Separation of Powers
- Separation of Powers Explained for Kids
All 313 how government works guides →
Rights & responsibilities 409
- What Are the Duties and Responsibilities of Citizens?
- What Is Due Process and Why It Matters
- What Are the 4 Responsibilities of Citizens?
- Freedom of Speech Examples for Kids
- How to Explain Due Process to Kids
- Bill of Rights for Kids: What Parents Should Know
- How to Explain the First Amendment to Kids
- Bill of Rights Examples for Students to Learn
All 409 rights & responsibilities guides →
Local government 285
- Understanding Local Government Rules and Regulations
- Explaining Local Government to Kids
- What Is a Contact Representative?
- How to Define Local Government and Its Role
- How to Explain Local Government to Kids
- Why Local Government Exists and Its Importance
- How to Explain City Council to Kids
- What a School Board Is and How to Explain It to Kids
All 285 local government guides →
Community involvement 297
- Civic Engagement Explained: What It Means and Why It Matters
- Understanding Petition Rules for Community Action
- Petition Requirements: What You Need to Know
- Creative Volunteer Event Ideas
- Jobs That Involve Civic Engagement
- Volunteer Ideas for Adults to Get Involved
- Why Petitions Are Filed and Their Purpose
- How to Access Social Services
All 297 community involvement guides →
Following the news 138
- Current Event Topics for Students
- Current Events for Students This Week
- Current Science Events for Students
- How to Read the News for Kids
- News vs Opinion: Understanding the Difference
- How to Read the News for Free
- Understanding Difference in Opinion vs Difference of Opinion
- Media Bias Examples to Help Students Understand News
All 138 following the news guides →
Taxes & public services 266
- Definition of Social Safety Net
- What Do Taxes Pay For
- Examples of Public Services
- Examples of Social Safety Nets
- Are Government Benefits Good and Why
- What Social Safety Net Programs Are and How They Work
- What a Social Safety Net Means in Economics
- Public Services Explained for Kids
All 266 taxes & public services guides →
Civics knowledge 162
- How Many Questions Are on the Citizenship Test
- Is the Civics Test Easy to Pass?
- Examples of Naturalization Processes
- Does Naturalization Mean Citizenship?
- What Happens if You Fail the Civics Test in High School
- What Questions Are Asked on a Citizenship Test
- Civics Test Basics for Kids
- Why Does Naturalization Take a Long Time?